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Bridgewater High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bridgewater High School is a academy converter secondary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1674 pupils, and a capacity of 1560 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,674

Pupils

1,560

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Bridgewater High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bridgewater High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warrington. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1674 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1560 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bridgewater High School — School Information

Full address
Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AE
Local authority
Warrington
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141598

Other Secondary Schools in Warrington

If Bridgewater High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bridgewater High School

Is Bridgewater High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bridgewater High School currently has 1674 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1560 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bridgewater High School?

Admission to Bridgewater High School is managed by Warrington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bridgewater High School cover?

Bridgewater High School is a secondary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bridgewater High School?

Bridgewater High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.