Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

Eccleshall Road, Market Drayton, TF9 4NU
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Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School
Market Drayton, TF9 4NU
205 Pupils
234 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
113 Boys
92 Girls
About Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Market Drayton, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 205 pupils on roll. School capacity: 234. Current headteacher: Bronwen Gleave.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parliamentary Constituency Stafford
Ward Loggerheads
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079345
URN 124232
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Ashenden Chair of Governors 05/10/2022 17/09/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Cathryn Brown Governor 12/07/2022 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Bullen Governor 30/11/2021 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Amy Carter Governor 08/10/2018 11/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Bronwen Gleave Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Robert Grocott Governor 12/03/2024 11/03/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Fr David Isioroh Governor 26/07/2021 01/07/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Kate Kemp Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Kemp Governor 09/04/2025 08/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Julie Redfern Governor 10/03/2016 09/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bo Simkin Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Tyrrell Governor 01/12/2020 01/12/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Mary's CofE Primary School
2.43 km • Market Drayton
Other
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
4.92 km • Market Drayton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Market Drayton, Staffordshire.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School has 205 pupils, with a capacity of 234.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is Mrs Bronwen Gleave.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is at Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, TF9 4NU, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Bronwen Gleave
Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, TF9 4NU
01630672287
www.hugomeynell.co.uk
Location
TF9 4NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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