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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Adderley CofE Primary School (69.0)
- Market Drayton Infant School (67.2)
- Market Drayton Junior School (66.5)
- Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School (63.1)
- Hodnet Primary School (63.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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