Bridgewater School vs Tashbar of Manchester
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 8.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
439 students
Tashbar of Manchester
Salford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–12
469 students
| Measure | Bridgewater School Manchester, North West | Tashbar of Manchester Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #430 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3491 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–12 |
| Students | 439 | 469 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 469 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewater-school.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Tashbar of Manchester is the larger school with 469 students compared with 439.
- •Bridgewater School is co-educational and Tashbar of Manchester is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgewater School better than Tashbar of Manchester?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgewater School and Tashbar of Manchester?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater School: 439. Tashbar of Manchester: 469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater School and Tashbar of Manchester rank in North West?
Bridgewater School is 430th of 536 and Tashbar of Manchester is unranked among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).