Bridgewater Park Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 2LW · Halton · primary school
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45th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 661 of them, against 1.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridgewater Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and Forest School trips. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How does the breakfast club operate for families needing early drop-off?
What Ofsted said about Bridgewater Park Primary School
Overview
Bridgewater Park Primary School is a small institution where leaders have created a “safe haven” and a “family feel” community. While the school meets expected standards in most areas and demonstrates a “strong standard” in inclusion, pupil achievement is inconsistent, particularly in mathematics.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a “strong standard,” with leaders showing “unwavering passion” to ensure every child thrives through tailored support.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Staff build “trusting relationships” with families and pupils, fostering a calm environment where children feel safe and valued.
- The early years curriculum is “well-considered,” helping children become “fluent readers” well prepared for Year 1.
- Governors are “knowledgeable and proactive,” holding leaders to account to secure sustained improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must raise attainment in mathematics, which is currently “weaker than the progress they make in reading and writing.”
- A “clear and explicit teaching of handwriting” should be embedded from the early years to improve letter formation and fluency.
- The curriculum requires further streamlining to help pupils retain “essential knowledge and skills” across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and that “pupils are made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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