The Priory CofE School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
The Priory CofE School currently has around 179 pupils on roll, which is about 33% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 67 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 26.8%. white british pupils make up about 20.7% , followed by other mixed at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Queens Road, London, SW19 8LX |
| Website: | www.thepriory.merton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085408059 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Merton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lesley Steward |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102672 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 538 |
| Number of Pupils: | 179 |
| Number of Boys: | 86 |
| Number of Girls: | 93 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 26.80% | 48 |
| White British | 20.70% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 10.60% | 19 |
| African | 10.10% | 18 |
| Other Asian | 7.30% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 5.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 4.50% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Nursery 58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Face Youth Therapeutic School John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dragon Hospital School 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing , Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.