How many pupils does Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School have?

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School has 356 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is part of EMPOWER TRUST.

Where is Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School?

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is located at Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA.

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School

Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–7

Ages

356

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School

Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is an academy converter in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–7. It has 356 pupils on roll. It is part of EMPOWER TRUST. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Shropshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 356 / 270 (132%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.9%

Free school meals

7.8%

EAL

5.3%

SEN support

10.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

27.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

21.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£47,000

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,271 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,343

Spend per pupil

£7,137

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA
Phone: 01630652909
Headteacher: Beck Preece
Website: www.marketdraytoninfants.co.uk

Academy Trust

EMPOWER TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School?: Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is an academy converter in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, for pupils aged 2–7.
How many pupils does Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School have?: Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School has 356 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is part of EMPOWER TRUST.
Where is Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School?: Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is located at Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA.

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