Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.1 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
50 students
| Measure | Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School Market Drayton, West Midlands | St Mary's CofE Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #764 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #7604 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 346 | 50 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 50 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 128.1% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.st-marys-mucklestone.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 51.8).
- •Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 50.
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.0 vs 51.8 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 Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 6.1 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. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 50. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School is 764th of 1,690 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).