The Priory Primary School

A good community school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Priory Primary School.

Wednesbury, WS100JG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 September 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dorsett Road
Friar Park
Wednesbury, WS100JG
Phone
1215561383
Website
theprioryprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131212
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
Website
www.theprioryprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
454
Free School Meals
50.8% (231 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.4 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
454 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect ourselves and our community To be honest, trustworthy and caring To help those who are struggling with problems To have kind hands and words To be accepting of everyone and to treat everyone as an equal To be friends with everyone, not excluding anyone The Priory Primary School is a compassionate family, together we will treat everyone as unique & special We will ensure that we all learn together

Head Teacher's Message

Phillip Butcher, Head Teacher, welcomes families and describes The Priory Primary School as a caring, high‑quality, academically challenging community with a safe environment and a partnership with parents to help pupils reach their full potential.

SEND Provision

Inclusion Team including Head of Inclusion, Welfare & Safeguarding Practitioner, Wellbeing Practitioner and Inclusion staff.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information via Sandwell Council; online application process; Nursery placement requests; school tours available.

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