Bridgewater School vs Co-op Academy Walkden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
439 students
Co-op Academy Walkden
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,414 students
| Measure | Bridgewater School Manchester, North West | Co-op Academy Walkden Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 536 | #261 of 536 |
| National rank | #3491 of 4,090 | #2256 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 439 | 1,414 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 1,414 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.22 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bridgewater-school.co.uk | walkden.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Co-op Academy Walkden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 20.5).
- •Co-op Academy Walkden is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 439.
- •Bridgewater School is a independent school while Co-op Academy Walkden is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Co-op Academy Walkden?
On the Success Index (England), Co-op Academy Walkden ranks higher (44.3 vs 20.5 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 Bridgewater School and Co-op Academy Walkden?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgewater School: 439. Co-op Academy Walkden: 1,414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgewater School and Co-op Academy Walkden rank in North West?
Bridgewater School is 430th of 536 and Co-op Academy Walkden is 261st of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).