Bridgtown Primary School
Cannock, WS11 0AZ · Staffordshire · primary school
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91st of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 1,299 of them, against 5.8/10 nationally. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridgtown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 328 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in their subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school ensure that all pupils, regardless of background, have equal access to extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Bridgtown Primary School
Overview
Bridgtown Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils enjoy attending because they feel “safe and well cared for,” supported by staff who show “kindness” and set high expectations. Most pupils achieve expected standards in core subjects, with particular success for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Staff “check pupils’ understanding well” and use effective questioning to deepen learning, while ensuring new language is explained clearly.
- The curriculum ensures pupils “read, write and solve mathematical problems fluently,” with timely support for those falling behind in reading.
- Children in the early years receive effective support for language difficulties and enjoy “outdoor learning” with exciting resources.
- Looked-after pupils are “exceptionally well supported,” with appropriate adaptations ensuring equal access to the full curriculum.
- Pupils act with “kindness, consideration and respect,” contributing to a school culture described as a ‘family’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, recent changes to learning sequences have left “gaps in pupils’ knowledge” that prevent deepening understanding; the school must ensure new learning builds progressively on prior knowledge.
- Too many pupils continue to be absent without good reason; the school should further support parents to understand the impact of persistent absence on academic and social development.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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