Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School, Market Drayton

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are all incredibly proud of Hugo Meynell. If you have any questions which are not covered, please ask at Reception or give us a call. We are always happy to answer any queries. Hugo Meynell is very much part of the local community and the community supporting us is one of the many strengths that we value hugely."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School are St Mary's CofE Primary School (1.5 miles); Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School (3.9 miles, 83% reading, 50% maths); and Longlands Primary School (4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 61% maths).

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (10.2%) received SEN support and 8 (3.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Birch Rise (opposite), 320 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.