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Priory Primary School
Limes Road, Priory Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AQ, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.9 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
566
Capacity
760
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although only 43% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 75% of respondents recommending the school, but the low scores in higher standards indicate room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, while the school is performing well compared to many others, there are areas that could benefit from further development.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
67%
School keeps me informed
58%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
50%
Behaviour is good
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.0%
Black African8.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.4%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.51928, -2.09083 · DY1 4AQ
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN145305
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.priory.dudley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Priory Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Priory Primary School a good school?
Priory Primary School scores 12.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Priory Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Priory Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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