Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery
Market Drayton, TF9 2HB · Shropshire · primary school
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59th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,405 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s results and the national median? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite this, pupils enjoy a “warm and welcoming” environment where they are “happy and safe” and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils form “strong, trusting relationships” with staff and peers, living out values of “friendship, respect and responsibility.”
- The curriculum is “well organised” with a “clear sequence of learning,” and most pupils “progress well.”
- Effective processes identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are “included in all aspects of school life.”
- A “rich range of wider opportunities,” including clubs and leadership roles like ‘eco-warriors’, helps pupils develop into “responsible and active citizens.”
- Staff show “great commitment,” and governors “understand their roles and carry them out well.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure consistent implementation of the phonics curriculum and provide precise help for pupils falling behind in reading, particularly those with SEND.
- Raise expectations for pupils’ learning behaviours to prevent loss of focus and ensure all staff use appropriate strategies.
- Establish effective assessment systems in foundation subjects to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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