Bridgetown Primary School
Byron Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bridgetown Primary School is a primary school in Stratford-upon-Avon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 12th of 13 primary schools in Stratford-upon-Avon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 September 2022, report published 16 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2022
Bridgetown Primary School is a school at the heart of its community. From Reception-age children winning the schools section of 'Stratford in Bloom' for their garden to pupils in Year 5 performing on the Royal Shakespeare Company stage, leaders ensure that there are opportunities for all. Pupils are happy and feel safe. They know that teachers care for them. They understand the school values of 'ready, respectful and safe' and say that staff 'teach us how to be kind.' Bullying rarely happens, but pupils say that adults listen and help if it does. They value having a nurture room and the quiet space that this offers if they feel worried about anything. Pupils are proud when leaders share examples of their good behaviour in assembly. They are polite and well-mannered around school. For example, they hold doors open for visitors. As soon as children start school in Reception, they quickly learn the routines and expectations and are ready to learn. One parent summed up the views of many, by stating, 'Bridgetown is a happy, inclusive school with high expectations for its pupils.' Inspectors agree.
What the school should improve
- Some staff need further support and development to enable them to teach phonics effectively. This means that some pupils do not learn to read as quickly as they could. Leaders should provide further training to ensure that all staff become experts in delivering the reading curriculum.
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils' learning. This means that they are not aware of any gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that teachers use assessments precisely to check what pupils know and remember.
- In the early years, some staff do not spot where children's learning could be further developed. This means that, on occasion, children do not make as much progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that staff engage consistently well with children to help make the most of learning opportunities..
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
378 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Bridgetown Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| Alveston CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Szortowski
- Phone
- 01789205092
- Address
- Byron Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7JP
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 125526
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.