Bruche Primary School Academy
116%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Bruche Primary School Academy
Bruche Primary School Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Warrington community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bruche Primary School Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Chris Jones, it falls under Warrington local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 69th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 55 in Warrington.
Bruche Primary School Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 28 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bruche Primary School Academy include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Film Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Warrington, Bruche Primary School Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Seymour Drive, Warrington, Warrington, WA1 3TT |
| Headteacher | Chris Jones |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (97%)
69th of 13,686
Nationally
9th of 2,065
In North West
1st of 55
In Warrington
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
97%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
100%
'23/24
97%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Seymour Drive, Warrington
Warrington, WA1 3TT
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