Bridgewater High School vs Liverpool College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,683 students
Liverpool College
Liverpool · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,685 students
| Measure | Bridgewater High School Warrington, North West | Liverpool College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #61 of 536 | #67 of 536 |
| National rank | #616 of 4,090 | #638 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,683 | 1,685 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,683 | 1,685 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 153.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.5% | 65.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 81.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Warrington | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bridgewaterhigh.org/ | www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.0 vs 79.4).
- •Liverpool College is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 1,683.
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 Bridgewater High School better than Liverpool College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgewater High School and Liverpool College?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater High School: 1,683. Liverpool College: 1,685. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater High School and Liverpool College rank in North West?
Bridgewater High School is 61st of 536 and Liverpool College is 67th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).