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The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.0 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 62% of students meet expected standards, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.73247, -1.77787 · BH23 1HX
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN113847
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Priory Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is The Priory Church of England Primary School a good school?
The Priory Church of England Primary School scores 40.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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