Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Market Drayton, TF9 4AT · Shropshire · primary school
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36th 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 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 75 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Overview
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff know pupils well and care for them as individuals. The school’s values are a strong feature of life, with pupils learning to show respect and enjoying a wide range of activities. Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, though there are specific areas regarding assessment and early years provision that require attention.
Strengths
- Staff teach a "carefully sequenced curriculum" for reading, mathematics, and writing, allowing pupils to "build their knowledge and skills well."
- Leaders prioritise reading, with "well-trained staff" teaching phonics "consistently and effectively" and matching books to pupils’ known sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "extra help" and "make good progress," with most learning alongside their friends.
- Staff promote personal development well through activities like "Mindful Mondays" and leadership opportunities, ensuring pupils feel safe and behave well.
- Governors provide "appropriate challenge and support," and staff feel "very well supported" and proud to work at the school.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not use assessment information well enough, resulting in work that is "not always matched to what pupils already know," which slows progress.
- A few pupils with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties are taught separately, which "does not help them to learn the social skills they need" when rejoining classmates.
- Leaders have not provided necessary outdoor resources for the early years, limiting opportunities to "extend their learning and play outside."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and working well with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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