The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs angela alkureishi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, Norton-in-Hales, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4AT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School take?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is in Market Drayton, TF9 4AT, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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