The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pamber End, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5QD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Primary School?
The Priory Primary School currently has 187 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Priory Primary School?
The Priory Primary School is in Tadley, RG26 5QD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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