The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 51% 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 445
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mr Phillip Butcher (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
October 2004 | Inspection
Location
Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHomeschool
Independent · 556m away
Hall Green Primary School
Primary · 565m away
Tameside Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Sandwell Community School
Pupil referral unit · 905m away
Wodensborough Community Technology College
Secondary · 913m away
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Secondary · 913m away
Park Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Pennyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Priory Primary School?
The Priory Primary School currently has 445 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Primary School take?
The Priory Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Priory Primary School?
The Priory Primary School is in Wednesbury, WS10 0JG, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Priory Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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