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Schools in Bridgnorth

A town in Shropshire

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,209 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bridgnorth at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Bridgnorth's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 2 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths37%Attainment 8 42.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bridgnorth

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bridgnorth primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bridgnorth

4 mainstream schools in Bridgnorth, best first

Castlefields Primary School

Bridgnorth, WV16 5DQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

34 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1183%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
226
Pupils per teacher
27.9
View school Castlefields Primary School

St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Bridgnorth, WV16 4HL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

18 first choices, 20 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
261
Pupils per teacher
27.3
View school St Leonard's CofE Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Bridgnorth

2 mainstream schools in Bridgnorth, best first

Bridgnorth Endowed School

Bridgnorth, WV16 4ER · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

148 first choices, 123 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
601
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Bridgnorth Endowed School

Oldbury Wells School

Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

112 first choices, 154 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.1

England 46.2

Days missed
9.1%
Pupils
740
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Oldbury Wells School

Nurseries in Bridgnorth

4 in Bridgnorth, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries
The map

Every school in Bridgnorth, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bridgnorth Endowed School, GoodOldbury Wells School, GoodCastlefields Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Leonard's CofE Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School, GoodSt John's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Requires improvementHidden Treasures, GoodPoppets Nursery, GoodDad's The Word, GoodLittle Green House Nursery, Good
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bridgnorth school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bridgnorth's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Bridgnorth by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Bridgnorth vs England

How good are Bridgnorth's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bridgnorth

BridgnorthEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    37%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bridgnorth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%40%50%2018201920222023202420252026
37% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bridgnorth has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bridgnorth's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bridgnorth12%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bridgnorth

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How many schools are in Bridgnorth?

Bridgnorth has 10 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bridgnorth?

The highest-ranked schools in Bridgnorth on Eduscope are Castlefields Primary School, St Leonard's CofE Primary School, St. Mary's Bluecoat Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bridgnorth are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in Bridgnorth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bridgnorth perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bridgnorth, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bridgnorth?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bridgnorth is 19.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bridgnorth schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bridgnorth is 17.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bridgnorth?

There are 2,209 pupils enrolled across schools in Bridgnorth, with 868 in primary and 1,341 in secondary. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bridgnorth?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Bridgnorth by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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