Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School, Market Drayton

In its own words: "Find out more about our school. Take a look around, read about our values and hear from our Executive Headteacher. A welcome to Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School from our Executive Headteacher We aim to equip each of our pupils with skills, knowledge and understanding."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As a school we welcome sharing this important and exciting period of your child’s life with you. We believe in providing inspirational starting points for learning and developing every child’s potential whatever talents and interests they may have."

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 18 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Shropshire and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School are Hinstock Primary School (2.6 miles, 47% reading, 60% maths); Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 91% reading, 85% maths); Longlands Primary School (4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 61% maths); and Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School (4.1 miles, Good).

Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School is one of 8 schools run by Collective Vision Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queens Croft Jct (opposite), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Shropshire (10).

Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.