Bridgtown Primary School, Cannock

In its own words: "At Bridgtown we acknowledge the uniqueness of all children, their ability to be creative and challenged, to celebrate their diversity, interests, cultures and talents. We have high expectations and challenge them to be confident, happy and reach their full potential. We aim to provide a secure, happy and welcoming learning environment that is inclusive of all pupils."

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Bridgtown Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Bridgtown Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bridgtown Primary School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles); Longford Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 66% reading, 68% maths); St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles); and Moat Hall Primary Academy (1 mile, 81% reading, 81% maths).

Bridgtown Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bridgtown Primary School (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (83%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 83 pupils (25.3%) received SEN support and 10 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Cannock Rail Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is East Street (adjacent), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 181 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Bridgtown Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bridgtown Primary School are Great Wyrley Academy (0.9 miles), Cannock Chase High School (1.2 miles), Cheslyn Hay Academy (1.3 miles) and Cardinal Griffin Catholic College (1.4 miles).