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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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