Moreton Say CofE Primary School
Moreton Say, Market Drayton, TF9 3RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moreton Say CofE Primary School is a primary school in Market Drayton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. It ranks 10th of 95 primary schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 26 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils achieve well and thrive at Moreton Say. This is because leaders and staff want the best for all pupils. They know pupils well as individuals. There is a real sense of community. Pupils care for each other exceptionally well. Parents agree, with one comment being typical of many when they said, 'I love the way all the children from all ages play together and include each other.' Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations of leaders and staff for their achievement and behaviour. The school's motto of 'be ready, be respectful, be safe' is central to school life. Pupils' behaviour in classes and around school is exemplary. They understand what bullying is but cannot recall it happening. They have faith that leaders will sort out any issues with behaviour. Pupils benefit from a wide range of after-school clubs which go beyond sports. These include 'formula 1', 'make some noise', 'little samaritans', cookery, arts and drama. Pupils say that if they would like leaders to provide any other clubs, all they have to do is ask.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the books that some pupils read do not allow them to practise the sounds that they know. This hinders some pupils' ability to read accurately and confidently. Leaders should ensure that the books chosen by staff match the sounds that pupils are learning, so that pupils can develop their reading fluency.
- In some subjects, the work given to pupils does not always support them to remember the essential learning. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the activities chosen for pupils support them to remember more across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
111 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Moreton Say CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Market Drayton Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Longlands Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Lower Heath CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stephanie Henney
- Phone
- 01630638465
- Address
- Moreton Say, Market Drayton, TF9 3RS
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- URN
- 123485
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.