Bridgtown Primary School vs Longford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgtown Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
Longford Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Bridgtown Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | Longford Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #830 of 1,690 | #1194 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8262 of 15,697 | #11535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 328 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 64% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk | www.longford.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 33.5).
- •Bridgtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 51%).
- •Longford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •Bridgtown Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 265.
- •Bridgtown Primary School is a local authority school while Longford Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgtown Primary School better than Longford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgtown Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 33.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridgtown Primary School and Longford Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgtown Primary School: 328. Longford Primary Academy: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgtown Primary School and Longford Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bridgtown Primary School is 830th of 1,690 and Longford Primary Academy is 1194th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).