Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery vs Market Drayton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery
Market Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
Market Drayton Junior School
MARKET DRAYTON · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
333 students
| Measure | Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery Market Drayton, West Midlands | Market Drayton Junior School MARKET DRAYTON, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1263 of 1,690 | #1348 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12058 of 15,697 | #12817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 76 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 76 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Market Drayton | MARKET DRAYTON |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.buntingsdale.shropshire.sch.uk | www.marketdraytonjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 27.0).
- •Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 51%).
- •Market Drayton Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Market Drayton Junior School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 76.
- •Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Market Drayton Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery better than Market Drayton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (30.8 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery and Market Drayton Junior School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and MARKET DRAYTON in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery: 76. Market Drayton Junior School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery and Market Drayton Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery is 1263rd of 1,690 and Market Drayton Junior School is 1348th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).