Appleton Thorn Primary School vs Bridgewater High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Thorn Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Bridgewater High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,683 students
| Measure | Appleton Thorn Primary School Warrington, North West | Bridgewater High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #414 of 2,286 | #61 of 536 |
| National rank | #3505 of 15,697 | #616 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 198 | 1,683 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 1,683 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appletonthornprimary.org.uk | bridgewaterhigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 72.1).
- •Bridgewater High School is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 198.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appleton Thorn Primary School better than Bridgewater High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgewater High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appleton Thorn Primary School and Bridgewater High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Thorn Primary School: 198. Bridgewater High School: 1,683. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Thorn Primary School and Bridgewater High School rank in North West?
Appleton Thorn Primary School is 414th of 2,286 and Bridgewater High School is 61st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).