The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Penny Lyall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Shrewsbury Street, Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hodnet Primary School?
Hodnet Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hodnet Primary School take?
Hodnet Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hodnet Primary School?
Hodnet Primary School is in Market Drayton, TF9 3NS, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hodnet Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hodnet Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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