Is Bridgewater Park Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 28th of 48 primary schools in Halton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bridgewater Park Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at Bridgewater Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bridgewater Park Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bridgewater Park Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bridgewater Park Primary School

Plantation Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, WA7 2LW

Local ranking28th of 48 primary schools in Halton

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 42.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 99.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 96.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 93
Boys: 45 (49%)
Girls: 46 (51%)
Capacity: 140 (65% full)
SEND: 28.0%
FSM Eligible: 62.2%
EAL: 4.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.4%
SEN Support: 22.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,180/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.0%
White Other: 4.4%
White Irish: 2.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%

90.0%

White British

4.4%

White Other

2.2%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01928563838

ahudson@bwp.theheathfamily.org.uk

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Plantation Close

Runcorn, North West

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Administrative

URN: 140612
UKPRN: 10044937
Establishment No.: 2000
Trust: THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)

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