Bridgewater High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Broomfields Road Appleton Warrington Cheshire WA4 3AE |
| Phone | 01925263919 |
| Reference Number | 141598 |
Bridgewater High School, recently inspected for the first time as an academy, demonstrates good overall effectiveness across key areas including education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership. The school is characterized by a welcoming environment, high expectations, and a successful curriculum improvement strategy. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are reported to be happy, safe, and engaged in a wide range of activities, cultivating respect and kindness amongst peers. The leadership places a strong emphasis on pupil well-being and equips them well for future life in modern Britain.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1674 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.33%
Girls: 47.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 175 | 154 | 329 |
| 8 | 189 | 171 | 360 |
| 9 | 162 | 164 | 326 |
| 10 | 178 | 151 | 329 |
| 11 | 172 | 158 | 330 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.1% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 May 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Bridgewater High School | |
| 06 May 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupil behavior and achievement.
- Welcoming and friendly school environment.
- Successful curriculum development that aids pupil learning.
- Strong emphasis on reading support and engagement.
- Effective management of pupil behavior leading to a calm atmosphere.
- Extensive array of clubs and extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Low proportion of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery in some subjects.
- Some staff not effectively using information to support pupils with SEND.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 186 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 111 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 52 | 23 |
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