Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School vs Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
346 students
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Market Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
75 students
| Measure | Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Market Drayton, West Midlands | Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,690 | #753 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7604 of 15,697 | #7515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 346 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 128.1% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.marketdraytoninfants.co.uk | www.nortoninhalesschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.8 vs 52.2).
- •Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 75.
- •Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is a academy school while Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School better than Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Market Drayton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School: 346. Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is 764th of 1,690 and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is 753rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).