Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
Longslow Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is a primary school in Market Drayton for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2013, report published 28 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 September 2022
Market Drayton Infant School is a warm, welcoming community. There is a strong ethos of looking out for each other. The core values of collaboration, positivity, respect and aspiration are at the centre of school life. Pupils are happy and safe. Bullying is not tolerated and staff act swiftly to resolve any issues. Everyone has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Leaders make sure that the curriculum and pupils' well-being are the most important priorities. Pupils love reading and the new phonics teaching programme is helping them learn to read fluently and quickly. Pupils behave very well. They show respect and kindness to one another. Playground buddies help pupils make friends if they are lonely. They are involved in events in the community, including a calendar competition. Pupils recently went on a trip to Llandudno. Parents and carers say that, although this is a large school, it feels like a big family. One parent said, 'It is all these little things they put in place that help to build my child's confidence but make sure every child has a safe place.' Parents talk about the extra support they have received from school and how it has made a difference to their lives.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new to role. They have implemented new schemes of work that identify the most important knowledge and vocabulary they want pupils to learn. However, they do not provide teachers with the precise feedback they need to further improve their teaching. Leaders need to ensure that, in a few subjects, they have a greater impact on helping teachers to improve their practice.
- There are inconsistencies in the teaching of spelling. This means that some pupils do not always apply their knowledge of spelling to their writing. Leaders should ensure that the teaching of spelling is effective and check that the new scheme of work is having the impact it should.
Pupil numbers and mix
346 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Longlands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Moreton Say CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMPOWER TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Morris
- Phone
- 01630652909
- Address
- Longslow Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3BA
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 145792
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.