Bruche Academy
Warrington, WA1 3TT · Warrington · primary school
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6th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 — 10.0/10 against 3,769 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 97.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bruche Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Bruche Academy
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend” this “happy and welcoming” school where they feel safe and behave well. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that helps most pupils develop a “secure body of knowledge,” with particular success in reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated “Outstanding,” with pupils gaining “global awareness” and a “strong sense of personal responsibility.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff ensure books “match the sounds that they are learning,” helping pupils become “fluent readers.”
- Staff “identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND well” and successfully adapt curriculum delivery to support them.
- The school offers an “exceptional range of enrichment activities,” including links with a partner school in South Africa.
- Staff are “proud to work at the school” and value the support for their “well-being and workload.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders’ checks are “not as effective as they should be,” meaning inconsistent curriculum implementation is not addressed.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is “delivered consistently well across all subjects” so all pupils build knowledge equally.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and working with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| 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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