Market Drayton Infant School
URN: 123382 • Market Drayton TF9 3BA
Overview
- Name
- Market Drayton Infant School
- URN
- 123382
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Scott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Longslow Road, Market Drayton TF9 3BA
Summary
Market Drayton Infant School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Market Drayton, Shropshire, with a current enrolment of 470 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports the emotional and educational development of every child. Headteacher Kerry Simmons emphasises the importance of achieving potential through high expectations in both learning and behaviour.
The curriculum at Market Drayton Infant School prioritises pupil well-being and academic achievement, with a strong focus on literacy, particularly through a new phonics teaching programme that aims to foster fluent reading skills. The school actively involves pupils in creating policies, such as their child-friendly anti-bullying policy, ensuring that students feel empowered and supported.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with parents expressing satisfaction with the progress their children make and the dedication of the staff. The school fosters a culture of lifelong learning and aims to raise standards in teaching and learning for all members of the school community.
The curriculum at Market Drayton Infant School prioritises pupil well-being and academic achievement, with a strong focus on literacy, particularly through a new phonics teaching programme that aims to foster fluent reading skills. The school actively involves pupils in creating policies, such as their child-friendly anti-bullying policy, ensuring that students feel empowered and supported.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with parents expressing satisfaction with the progress their children make and the dedication of the staff. The school fosters a culture of lifelong learning and aims to raise standards in teaching and learning for all members of the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Adderley CofE Primary School (69.0)
- Market Drayton Junior School (66.5)
- Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School (63.1)
- Hodnet Primary School (63.0)
- St Mary's CofE (A) Primary School (61.4)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 470
- Boys
- 247
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 13.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 470 | 247 | 223 | 270 | 13.40 |
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