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Bridgewater High School

Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AE

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

51.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.3%
Basics 9-5
57.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

51.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.546.4
2023/2453.546.4
2024/2551.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.390.00
2023/24+0.200.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.1%
EBacc APS
4.54
EBacc 9-5
22.3%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
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About Bridgewater High School

Bridgewater High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. The school has around 1,674 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Broomfields Road, Warrington, WA4 3AE | More schools in Warrington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bridgewater High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Bridgewater High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater High School

What is Bridgewater High School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bridgewater High School's latest exam results?
Bridgewater High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bridgewater High School located?
Bridgewater High School is a secondary school in Warrington, Warrington (WA4 3AE).
How many pupils attend Bridgewater High School?
Bridgewater High School has around 1,674 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bridgewater High School with other schools?
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