The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 65.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Casey Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVale View Community School
Primary · 406m away
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 547m away
Astor Secondary School
Secondary · 636m away
Dover College
Independent · 688m away
St Martin's School
Primary · 794m away
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 869m away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 964m away
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Priory Fields School?
Priory Fields School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Fields School take?
Priory Fields School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory Fields School?
Priory Fields School is in Dover, CT17 0FS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Fields School have a sixth form?
No, Priory Fields School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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