The Priory Church of England Primary School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Wick Lane
 Christchurch
 Dorset BH23 1HX
Telephone: 01202 484105

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary Aided School
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Croutear (since September 2025 – came from William Gilpin Church of England Primary School)
Previous Headteacher: Sarah Richardson (went to Gaddesby Primary School)
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 9.8 / 9.27
Non-teaching Staff*: 12.39
Number of pupils: 203
Pupils Per Teacher: 20.7
Sex: Mixed (44% boys / 56% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 10.30% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 14.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 11.6% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 17.3%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 25.5%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Financials

Total Income: £1,169,408*
Income Per Pupil: £5,760
* Income figures are for all schools in the same federation (see list below right)

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Constituency: Christchurch
Electoral Ward: Christchurch Town
School Number: 8393690

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 2nd February 2022 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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