The Priory Primary School

URN: 131212 • Wednesbury WS10 0JG

Overview

Name
The Priory Primary School
URN
131212
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Phillip Butcher (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01215561383
Website
Visit
Address
Dorsett Road, Wednesbury WS10 0JG

Summary

The Priory Primary School is a community school located in Wednesbury, catering to a diverse range of pupils from the Friar Park Estate. With a current enrolment of 445 students and a capacity for 450, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued. The school’s ethos emphasises the importance of building strong relationships with both pupils and parents, creating a close-knit community that encourages personal and academic growth.

The curriculum at The Priory is designed to provide a balanced education, combining academic excellence with opportunities for personal development. The school works closely with subject associations to ensure that its teaching methods align with best practices and national curriculum requirements. This approach aims to inspire a love of learning and help students develop their talents in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.

Head Teacher Phillip Butcher leads a dedicated team committed to high-quality education, instilling values such as resilience, responsibility, and empathy in students. The Priory aims to equip children with the skills and moral compass necessary to thrive as future citizens in a rapidly changing world.

Key details

LA
Sandwell
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
450
Pupils
445
Boys
217
Girls
228
FSM %
50.60
Open date
1997-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 445 217 228 450 50.60
2024-09-11 454 221 233 450 50.60
2023-09-11 410 197 213 450 49.20
2022-09-11 410 197 213 420 49.20
2021-09-11 386 190 196 370 46.00
2020-09-11 371 190 181 370 38.40

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