The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 33%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Steward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 979m away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Face Youth Therapeutic School
Independent · 1.1km away
Merton Abbey Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Secondary · 1.3km away
Singlegate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dundonald Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The Priory CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory CofE School?
The Priory CofE School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory CofE School take?
The Priory CofE School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Priory CofE School?
The Priory CofE School is in London, SW19 8LX, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory CofE School have a sixth form?
No, The Priory CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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