The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 322
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 48.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Buzzard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
North Street, Bridgtown, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 0AZ
Town setting
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Great Wyrley Academy
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Bridgtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgtown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgtown Primary School?
Bridgtown Primary School currently has 322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridgtown Primary School take?
Bridgtown Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bridgtown Primary School?
Bridgtown Primary School is in Cannock, WS11 0AZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridgtown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bridgtown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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