Priory Woods School
URN: 131425 • Middlesbrough TS3 0RH
Overview
- Name
- Priory Woods School
- URN
- 131425
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Fox (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01642770540
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tothill Avenue, Middlesbrough TS3 0RH
Summary
Priory Woods School is a community special school located in Middlesbrough, serving a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils, with a capacity of 200. The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences for students with special educational needs, ensuring that each child receives the support necessary for their individual development. Approximately 48.1% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the socio-economic context of the community it serves.
The school places a strong emphasis on accessibility, both in its physical environment and its online presence. The website is designed to accommodate various needs, offering features such as keyboard navigation, adjustable text sizes, and alternative text for images. While the school acknowledges some areas of non-compliance with accessibility standards, it is committed to ongoing improvements to ensure that all users can access the information they need.
Priory Woods School fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on the holistic development of each student, preparing them for future opportunities and integration within the wider community.
The school places a strong emphasis on accessibility, both in its physical environment and its online presence. The website is designed to accommodate various needs, offering features such as keyboard navigation, adjustable text sizes, and alternative text for images. While the school acknowledges some areas of non-compliance with accessibility standards, it is committed to ongoing improvements to ensure that all users can access the information they need.
Priory Woods School fosters a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on the holistic development of each student, preparing them for future opportunities and integration within the wider community.
Useful links
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- SEND Information (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Teesside University (68.7)
- Beverley School (61.6)
- Ashdale (60.2)
- Parkwood (60.2)
- The Oaktree Centre (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Middlesbrough
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 135
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 48.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 135 | 66 | 200 | 48.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 135 | 68 | 197 | 50.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 129 | 69 | 197 | 50.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 129 | 69 | 195 | 50.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 124 | 71 | 195 | 52.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 190 | 117 | 73 | 195 | 48.40 |
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