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Schools · Birchdale
Schools in the parish of Appleton
5 schools in the parish of Appleton, plus 5 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Appleton, which includes Birchdale. There are no separate figures for Birchdale. What each figure covers
In the area
5
Nearby (5 km)
5
Pupils in area
2,587
Phases
2
PrimarySecondaryOther16 plusCentre of Birchdale
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Thorn Primary School | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Good Inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 198 | WA4 4RW |
| Broomfields Junior School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 323 | WA4 3AH |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 152 | WA4 3AG |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | Community school | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Strong standardLeadership and governance: Strong standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Jun 2026 · Read report | 231 | WA4 3DB |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater High School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Oct 2022 · Read report | 1683 | WA4 3AE |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Jan 2024 · Read report | 402 | 0.5 km |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Primary | Academy converter | personal development: Outstandingquality of education: Goodbehaviour and attitudes: Outstandingleadership and management: Good Inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 237 | 0.8 km |
| Willow Green CIO Other | Special post 16 institution | Not yet inspected | n/a | 1.2 km |
| Priestley College 16 plus | Academy 16-19 converter | Not yet inspected | 0 | 1.6 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2022 · Read report | 144 | 1.8 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).