Bridgewater High School

A good academy converter school in Warrington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bridgewater High School.

Warrington, WA43AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 80.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broomfields Road
Appleton
Warrington, WA43AE
Phone
1925263919
Website
bridgewaterhigh.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141598
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AE
Website
https://bridgewaterhigh.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1560 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,655
Free School Meals
12.7% (210 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
English Attainment 8:
11.5
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.0
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
20.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.0%
Ebacc Languages:
29.7%
Ebacc Maths:
99.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.20
Progress 8 Range:
0.05 to 0.36

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.7 (+28.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.5 (+14.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
46 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
276
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,655 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Pride Integrity Collaboration Precision Inclusivity

Head Teacher's Message

Keiron Powell, the Principal, describes Bridgewater High School as exceptional, emphasising world-class teaching of a broad curriculum, inclusive care and guidance, development opportunities for staff, and a climate where students are prepared to pursue any path after Year 11; the school highlights its values of kindness, pride, integrity, collaboration, precision and inclusivity.

Facilities

Dedicated English rooms State-of-the-art Promethean boards

SEND Provision

Bridgewater High School provides a Designated ASD Provision for autistic pupils (11-16). The Provision is described as a discrete provision within a mainstream school with staffing including a SENDCO, a designated teacher, and teaching assistants, offering small group and individual teaching, social skills groups, Speech and Language support where appropriate, access to the full curriculum, and pastoral and emotional support; as of the current review period, 25 places are offered.

Admissions Criteria

Bridgewater High School is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), which is the admissions authority for its member academies. Warrington Borough Council administers the admissions process for current year 6 pupils wishing to join in 2026-27. Online admissions guidance is available through Warrington Borough Council, and the school provides a Prospectus. Admission Arrangements are published for 2025-26 and 2026-27.

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