The Priory Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 19 May 2026
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS2 Results
Pupils meeting the standard
The share of pupils reaching the standard expected for their age, and the share going beyond it.
| Measure | School | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths — expected | 62% | 63% | 63% |
| Reading, writing & maths — higher | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — expected | 59% | 74% | 73% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — higher | 10% | 31% | 30% |
Average scaled score
A score of 100 is the expected standard; 110 or more is a higher standard.
| Subject | School | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Maths | 102 | 105 | 105 |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling | 102 | 106 | 105 |
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 210
- Girls / boys
- 52% / 48%
- Free school meals
- 6%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.8
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 10.6
- Leadership (FTE)
- 2.8
- Part-time teachers
- 33%
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
92%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
13 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 6% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
92% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
92% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
85% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
50% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
100% agree
Questions about The Priory Church of England Primary School
What is The Priory Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted inspected The Priory Church of England Primary School on 19 May 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Expected standard for leadership and governance, for personal development and wellbeing and for early years; Needs attention for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion and for attendance and behaviour.
How do I apply for a place at The Priory Church of England Primary School?
Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.
Does living near The Priory Church of England Primary School guarantee a place?
No. Distance only counts when The Priory Church of England Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its governing body, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at The Priory Church of England Primary School?
The Priory Church of England Primary School had 198 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 210. It is a mixed school.
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