VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 02/02/2022Ages 4–11203 pupilsChurch of England
The Priory Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Christchurch, within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 203 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2022, The Priory Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Christchurch can view The Priory Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/02/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals6.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Christchurch
All schools in Christchurch →Connie Rothman School0.2 miTwynham SchoolGood · 0.2 miFutures Autism Unlimited0.3 miChristchurch Learning CentreGood · 0.4 miSt Katharine's Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miChristchurch Infant School0.6 mi
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