Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

About Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Market Drayton, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

205 / 234 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 July 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Eccleshall Road, Market Drayton, Staffordshire, TF9 4NU

Phone

01630672287

Headteacher

Bronwen Gleave

Website

www.hugomeynell.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School?

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Market Drayton, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School have?

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School?

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is located at Eccleshall Road, Market Drayton, Staffordshire, TF9 4NU.