Bruche Academy
Seymour Drive, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3TTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bruche Academy is a primary school in Warrington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Warrington. It ranks 5th of 65 primary schools in Warrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 5 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils are proud to attend Bruche Primary School. They value being part of a happy and welcoming school community. Pupils spoke about the many things that they like about their school. These include supporting charities and the 'big questions' that they discuss each week. Pupils told inspectors that this is an exciting place to learn. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils and children achieve well and they strive to meet their school motto, 'success, nothing less'. Pupils behave well and work hard. They are kind to each other and they feel safe. Leaders deal effectively with any bullying incidents should they occur. Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, experience an exceptional range of enrichment activities. They make great strides in their development as confident, young citizens during their time at the school. Pupils benefit from links with a partner school in South Africa and this further develops their global awareness. Leaders support pupils to foster a strong sense of personal responsibility. Pupils are provided with a wealth of experiences focused on their future career aspirations. They learn about the skills that they need for the world of work. They are inspired to become the best they can be by not giving up even when they face challenges.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders' checks are not as effective as they should be. They have not picked up or addressed the inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subjects. This hampers pupils from achieving as well in these subjects as they do in others. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is delivered consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
243 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bruche Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WARRINGTON PRIMARY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Jones
- Phone
- 01925815772
- Address
- Seymour Drive, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3TT
- Local authority
- Warrington
- URN
- 143058
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.