The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Clare Elkes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Buntingsdale Park, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery take?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery is in Market Drayton, TF9 2HB, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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