Priory School
URN: 118225 • Whippingham PO32 6LP
Overview
- Name
- Priory School
- URN
- 118225
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Lloyd (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01983861222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham PO32 6LP
Summary
Priory School is an independent mixed school located in Whippingham, Isle of Wight, with a current enrolment of 193 pupils and a capacity of 256. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and values-driven community where pupils feel safe and fulfilled. Emphasis is placed on pastoral care and wellbeing, ensuring that students develop a strong moral compass and resilience, which are seen as key to their success.
The curriculum at Priory School is broad and inclusive, catering to both junior (Years 1-6) and senior (Years 7-11) students. Pupils engage in a wide range of subjects, including languages and Information and Communication Technology from an early age. The school encourages intellectual curiosity and personal achievement, promoting a growth mindset and the ability to embrace challenges.
Co-curricular activities play a significant role in school life, with opportunities for pupil leadership and community engagement. The school aims to develop both hard and soft skills, preparing students for their responsibilities in local and global contexts while fostering a sense of sustainability.
The curriculum at Priory School is broad and inclusive, catering to both junior (Years 1-6) and senior (Years 7-11) students. Pupils engage in a wide range of subjects, including languages and Information and Communication Technology from an early age. The school encourages intellectual curiosity and personal achievement, promoting a growth mindset and the ability to embrace challenges.
Co-curricular activities play a significant role in school life, with opportunities for pupil leadership and community engagement. The school aims to develop both hard and soft skills, preparing students for their responsibilities in local and global contexts while fostering a sense of sustainability.
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Nearby alternatives
- Medina House School (75.0)
- St Catherine's School and College (61.8)
- Allbrook Education Trust (60.2)
- St George's School (53.3)
- Bembridge School (52.5)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 256
- Pupils
- 193
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 89
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1993-01-27
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 193 | 104 | 89 | 256 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 96 | 86 | 256 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 88 | 82 | 178 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 88 | 82 | 160 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 165 | 86 | 79 | 160 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 164 | 82 | 82 | 160 |
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