Market Drayton Junior School
URN: 123411 • Market Drayton TF9 3HU
Overview
- Name
- Market Drayton Junior School
- URN
- 123411
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Hayward (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Alexandra Road, Market Drayton TF9 3HU
Summary
Market Drayton Junior School, located in Shropshire, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 350 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and collaborative environment, where strong relationships between staff and pupils are emphasized. According to the latest Ofsted report, the school is well-regarded by parents and is noted for its supportive community atmosphere.
The curriculum at Market Drayton is carefully structured to set high expectations for all students, ensuring that learning builds on prior knowledge, particularly in subjects like mathematics. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including educational visits and leadership opportunities, which contribute to their personal development.
Safety and well-being are priorities at Market Drayton Junior School, with a strong focus on creating a safe environment where bullying is rare and addressed promptly. The school actively promotes character development and environmental awareness through initiatives like the Eco Warriors, fostering a sense of responsibility and community among students.
The curriculum at Market Drayton is carefully structured to set high expectations for all students, ensuring that learning builds on prior knowledge, particularly in subjects like mathematics. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils are encouraged to engage in various extracurricular activities, including educational visits and leadership opportunities, which contribute to their personal development.
Safety and well-being are priorities at Market Drayton Junior School, with a strong focus on creating a safe environment where bullying is rare and addressed promptly. The school actively promotes character development and environmental awareness through initiatives like the Eco Warriors, fostering a sense of responsibility and community among students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Adderley CofE Primary School (69.0)
- Market Drayton Infant School (67.2)
- 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
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 350
- Boys
- 173
- Girls
- 177
- FSM %
- 8.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 350 | 173 | 177 | 360 | 8.00 |
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