Market Drayton Junior School — Primary School in MARKET DRAYTON

Schools in England

National Education Directory

Market Drayton Junior School

MARKET DRAYTON, TF9 3HU

337 Pupils

360 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

32.30% FSM %

171 Boys

166 Girls

About Market Drayton Junior School

Located in MARKET DRAYTON (TF9 3HU), Market Drayton Junior School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Shropshire.

It has 337 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Emma Tibbitts.

Data for Market Drayton Junior School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Shropshire
Parliamentary Constituency	North Shropshire
Ward	Market Drayton North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EMPOWER TRUST
Opened	01-06-2018
UKPRN	10067756
URN	145788
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Jo Basford	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/11/2021	16/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cassandra Chidlow	Local Governor	11/01/2024	08/02/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr John Cole	Local Governor	16/11/2021	17/11/2028	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lindsey Hughes	Local Governor	14/10/2021	14/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laurie Johnson	Local Governor	26/11/2020	14/02/2026	Elected by parents