Priory Fields School
URN: 143073 • Dover CT17 0FS
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Casey Hall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304211543
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Astor Avenue, Dover CT17 0FS
Summary
Priory Fields School is a mixed primary academy located in Dover, Kent, with a current enrollment of 321 pupils and a capacity of 420. As part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive environment, guided by its mission of "Everyone Achieving Together." The school's ethos is built on values such as happiness, respect, responsibility, and aspiration, fostering a positive atmosphere for both learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Priory Fields School is designed to engage students across various subjects while promoting creativity and critical thinking. Recent activities include collaborative artwork, environmental investigations, and celebrations of literary characters, reflecting the school's commitment to a well-rounded education. The school also provides extensive outdoor space, enhancing the learning experience.
Parents seeking admission for their children can apply directly through Kent County Council for those starting in September 2025. The school encourages prospective families to contact the Assistant Headteacher for inquiries and tours, ensuring a welcoming approach to new students and their families.
The curriculum at Priory Fields School is designed to engage students across various subjects while promoting creativity and critical thinking. Recent activities include collaborative artwork, environmental investigations, and celebrations of literary characters, reflecting the school's commitment to a well-rounded education. The school also provides extensive outdoor space, enhancing the learning experience.
Parents seeking admission for their children can apply directly through Kent County Council for those starting in September 2025. The school encourages prospective families to contact the Assistant Headteacher for inquiries and tours, ensuring a welcoming approach to new students and their families.
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- Governance (governance)
- SEN Information for parents (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 321
- Boys
- 155
- Girls
- 166
- FSM %
- 65.10
- Open date
- 2016-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 321 | 155 | 166 | 420 | 65.10 |
2024-09-11 | 354 | 183 | 171 | 420 | 65.30 |
2023-09-11 | 376 | 182 | 194 | 420 | 56.60 |
2022-09-11 | 376 | 182 | 194 | 420 | 56.60 |
2021-09-11 | 371 | 182 | 189 | 420 | 53.10 |
2020-09-11 | 381 | 200 | 181 | 420 | 38.10 |
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