The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Tibbitts (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Market Drayton Junior School, Market Drayton Junior School, Alexandra Road, MARKET DRAYTON, Shropshire, TF9 3HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Market Drayton Junior School?
Market Drayton Junior School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Market Drayton Junior School take?
Market Drayton Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Market Drayton Junior School?
Market Drayton Junior School is in MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3HU, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Market Drayton Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Market Drayton Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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