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Bridgewater High School
Type Community school
Headteacher Tim Long
Location Appleton
Warrington
Cheshire
England
LEA Warrington
Ofsted number yes
Staff 220+
Students 1,500+
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11 to 18
School colours Blue and White
Publication The Bridge
Website www.bridgewaterhigh.com

Bridgewater High School is a secondary school located in Warrington, Cheshire, England. This school first opened its doors in 1987. It has been recognized as an 'outstanding' school by Ofsted, which is the official body that inspects schools in England. The school also has a special section for older students called Appleton College, which is a sixth form.

About Bridgewater High School

Bridgewater High School is a large school. It teaches students from age 11 up to 18. The school is open to both boys and girls. It is known for its strong community feel.

What is a Community School?

Bridgewater High School is a Community school. This means the local council, Warrington, runs it. The council is responsible for the school's budget and staff. It works to make sure the school serves the local area well.

School Leadership

The current headteacher of Bridgewater High School is Tim Long. He leads a team of over 220 staff members. Together, they help more than 1,500 students learn and grow.

School Colours and Publication

The official colours of Bridgewater High School are blue and white. The school also has its own publication. It is called "The Bridge." This publication helps share news and updates with students and families.

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted is a government department. It checks how well schools are doing. Bridgewater High School received an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted. This means the school provides a very high quality of education. It also means students achieve excellent results.

Appleton College

Appleton College is the sixth form at Bridgewater High School. A sixth form is where students go after finishing their main secondary education. They usually study for two more years. This prepares them for university or for starting a job. Students at Appleton College are typically aged 16 to 18.

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