Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School vs Market Drayton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
54 students
Market Drayton Junior School
MARKET DRAYTON · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
333 students
| Measure | Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School Market Drayton, West Midlands | Market Drayton Junior School MARKET DRAYTON, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1348 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #12817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 54 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 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.cheswardineschool.org.uk | www.marketdraytonjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Market Drayton Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.0 vs 16.9).
- •Market Drayton Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 33%).
- •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 54.
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 Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School better than Market Drayton Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Market Drayton Junior School ranks higher (27.0 vs 16.9 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 Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School and Market Drayton Junior School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and MARKET DRAYTON in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School: 54. Market Drayton Junior School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School and Market Drayton Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School is unranked and Market Drayton Junior School is 1348th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).