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Bridgtown Primary School

Cannock Chase, WS11 0AZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#3,617
of 13,686 nationally

About Bridgtown Primary School

Bridgtown Primary School, a state primary in Cannock Chase, holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade in 2013. The most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, where 72% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. This comfortably exceeds the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%, placing the school 5th out of 23 primary schools in the Cannock Chase area and in the top 22% nationally. The school's progress scores are not available, but its average scaled scores of 106 in maths and 105 in reading are solid. A notably low 2% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, though 28% hit the higher mark in maths alone, suggesting particular strength in that subject.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Street, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS11 0AZ
HeadteacherSarah Buzzard
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils322
Free School Meals (FSM)48.1%
School Capacity322 / 472 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirArt ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgtown Primary School

Bridgtown Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.