St Mary's CofE (A) Primary School

URN: 124342 • Market Drayton TF9 4DN

Overview

Name
St Mary's CofE (A) Primary School
URN
124342
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Mucklestone, Market Drayton TF9 4DN

Summary

St Mary’s CofE (A) Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Mucklestone, Market Drayton, Staffordshire, catering to children aged 3-11 years. With a current enrolment of 48 pupils and a capacity of 84, the school fosters a warm and nurturing environment aimed at developing confident and articulate young individuals. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, with students consistently performing above the national average in national assessments.

The curriculum at St Mary’s is designed to promote not only academic success but also the development of strong Christian values and leadership skills. Pupils are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities, including a robust extra-curricular programme featuring sports, drama, and music, which supports their social development.

Community ties are integral to the school’s ethos, with strong links to St Mary’s Church, where family services are held regularly. The school also offers facilities such as a Before School Club and a range of after-school clubs to accommodate the needs of working parents. Overall, St Mary’s aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of secondary education both academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
84
Pupils
48
Boys
27
Girls
21
FSM %
8.30
Open date
Close date
2024-11-30
Last Ofsted
2019-11-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Shropshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 48 27 21 84 8.30
2024-09-11 48 27 21 84 8.30
2023-09-11 47 26 21 84 6.40
2022-09-11 47 26 21 84 6.40
2021-09-11 56 33 23 84 3.60
2020-09-11 60 30 30 84 6.70

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