The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mr Simon Croutear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTwynham School
Secondary · 370m away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 483m away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 704m away
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Christchurch Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Somerford Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Church of England Primary School?
The Priory Church of England Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Church of England Primary School take?
The Priory Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Priory Church of England Primary School?
The Priory Church of England Primary School is in Christchurch, BH23 1HX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Priory Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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