Located in Market Drayton, Market Drayton Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Market Drayton Junior School currently has around 350 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 8.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Alexandra Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3HU |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Shropshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tim Hayward |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 123411 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 350 |
| Number of Boys: | 173 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School Alexandra Road , TF9 3HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Junior School Market Drayton Junior School , TF9 3HU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Infant School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA | - not rated | 539 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Longslow Road , TF9 3BA | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlands Primary School Linden Way , Fairfields TF9 1QU | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove School Newcastle Road , TF9 1HF | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School Newcastle Road , TF9 1HF | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.