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Bridgewater High School
Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,674
Capacity
1,560
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 58% secure grade 5 or higher. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.8 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Asian Chinese6.5%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.36273, -2.57511 · WA4 3AE
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN141598
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebridgewaterhigh.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridgewater High School rated by Ofsted?
Bridgewater High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Bridgewater High School a good school?
Bridgewater High School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bridgewater High School in GCSEs?
Bridgewater High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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