School admissions
Reception Admissions 2025
All parents who wish to send their children to Bridgtown Primary School are required to complete the Local Authority application form.
The LA admissions policy will determine which children are admitted. (see below)
Staffordshire County Council current arrangements
The catchment area is defined by Local Authority, details of which are available either from admissions department. (see link below) Parents of pupils who are not allocated a place may appeal through the standard procedures. Details of this are also available from the admissions department. Children are admitted to Reception classes in the September of the academic year during which their fifth birthday falls. Additional information regarding admissions can be found by following the link:
Admissions to School Nursery
At Bridgtown School Nursery, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and simulating environment where children can explore.
Our Governor run Nursery is reflective of our commitment to diversity and the community. We welcome application forms from all families, admissions are based on the following;
- children start Nursery in the September after their third birthday
- places are allocated as per our Nursery Admissions Policy
- all applications for a September start need to be in by 31st March of the same year
- applications forms must be return to the school office, either in person or emailed to office@bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk
- parents will be notified of a place soon after the closing date for applications
We welcome visits to our Nursery. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01543 227100.
Mid-term
Parents are welcome to ring and make an appointment to view the school where they can fill in the relevant application forms.
If parents move house during the school year or wish to change schools, you can complete an online application and find out information on how to find local schools. Please click on the link below for further information:
http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/schoolsandcolleges/admissions/midterm/MidTermAdmissions.aspx
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We are committed to meeting the needs of all children including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We would ask parents to discuss the identified needs with the school prior to starting so that appropriate intervention and support can be planned and implemented. Advice from the LA or other agencies may be requested to ensure any the school can meet any needs appropriately.
Full details of the admission arrangements can be found on Staffordshire County Councils website.
Applying for a school place if your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan or a Statement of SEN
Children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (or Statement of Special Education Needs) follow a different admission and transfer process for a new school. Please continue to complete Staffordshire County Council's parental preference form, as part of the admission process to a new school. You continue to have a right to request a particular school and this will be considered alongside the information that we have about your child’s special educational needs. The information would have been provided as part of the Education, Health and Care assessment or following the review meeting.
If you would like to discuss your SEND requirements in detail please contact the school to arrange an appointment.