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Bridgewater High School
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Bridgewater High School
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- Appleton WA4 3AE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and are respectful
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive regular training from the school and trust
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers deliver subject curriculums well, but some subjects need improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take on leadership roles, including safeguarding and charity ambassadors
Parent Satisfaction: Positive responses noted in Ofsted Parent View
Communication: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and feedback
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle concerns effectively and follow up with external agencies as needed
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have successfully improved the curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal well with any incidents of bullying
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance for pupil safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Lots of clubs, sports, science, cookery, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy participating in a variety of activities
Outdoor Facilities: Trips and visits include trips to a residential field centre in North Wales
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive helpful career advice and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Almost all pupils go on to education, training, or employment when they leave Year 11
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have their needs identified effectively and receive specialist support
Subjects Offered: Pupils learn the full range of the national curriculum subjects at key stages 3 and 4
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Bridgewater High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1655 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 19.3 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 62% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 29.68% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 45.37% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 27.11% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.89% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 15% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 2.76 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.65% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 301 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.06% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 32.65% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.12% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.94% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 36.28% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 51.17% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 30.44% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 15.61% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 20.67% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.97 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.94% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 312 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.18% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.06% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.71% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.41% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 31.94% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 3 | 47.56% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 25.44% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 4 | 11.56% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 5 | 16.83% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 86.23% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 46.23% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 17.54% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.08% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.08% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 32.53% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 3 | 47.41% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 24.71% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 5 | 12.41% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 3 | 17.94% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.93 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 74.33% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 308 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 14.75% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 14.83% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 27.75% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.58% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.58% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 26.24% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 39% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 20.12% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.29% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.94% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 72.83% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 310 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 70.33% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 22% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 14.42% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.33% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.5% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.00 3 | 23.81 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.90 3 | 23.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 5.3% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 34 | 330 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 54.17% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 11.83% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 3% | 21.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.15 3 | 22.61 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.74 9 | 21.57 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 7.96% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 12 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 60% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 24.33% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 14.49 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.38 | 16.87 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 6.53% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 32% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.6% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bridgewater High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1