Priory Park Community School

URN: 148642 • DY1 3JY

Overview

Name
Priory Park Community School
URN
148642
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.8 / 100
Priory Park Community School building in

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stuart Playford (since 2025)
Telephone
01384813640
Website
Visit Priory Park Community School website
Address
Meadow Road, DY1 3JY
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Summary

Priory Park Community School is an independent alternative provision school located in the Wren’s Nest area of Dudley. It caters to young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, as well as those at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, focusing on both academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Priory Park includes a broad core offering, supplemented by mentoring through sporting activities in partnership with Priory Park Boxing Club. This unique approach helps students build resilience, confidence, and self-awareness, preparing them for reintegration into mainstream education or further training opportunities. The school also utilises the nearby Wren’s Nest Nature Reserve for cross-curricular learning, enhancing the educational experience.

With a small student body of 33 pupils, Priory Park Community School fosters strong relationships with families and the local community. The school offers various qualifications, including ASDAN, BTEC Awards, and GCSEs, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
35
Pupils
33
Boys
28
Girls
5
FSM %
Open date
2021-09-22
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 33 28 5 35
2024-09-11 31 26 5 35
2023-09-11 9 8 1 35 0.00
2022-09-11 9 8 1 35 0.00

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