The Priory CofE School
The Priory CofE School is a voluntary aided school in Merton for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 171 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Priory CofE School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023. In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Queens Road Wimbledon London SW19 8LX |
| Phone | 02085408059 |
| Reference Number | 102672 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 171 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.2%
Girls: 53.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| 2 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 5 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 25.1% |
| White, British | 22.8% |
| African | 10.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 10.5% |
| Asian, Other | 7.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
The Priory C of E School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school fosters a supportive and safe environment where pupils are encouraged to excel academically and develop personally. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly in reading, with a strong emphasis on phonics, ensuring that students progress in their reading fluency and confidence. Notably, the school effectively prepares younger pupils for subsequent stages of their education.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Short inspection |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness and consideration towards one another.
- Teachers maintain high expectations, leading to good behaviour in lessons.
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with well-trained staff.
- Curriculum is ambitious and logically structured.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, promoting independence.
- Pupils engage in a variety of well-attended after-school clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects do not have clear expectations for what pupils should learn.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 106 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
Previous Years
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Effra Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8PW |
0.19 miles |
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Garfield Primary School
Garfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8SB |
0.41 miles |
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Willington School
Worcester Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QQ |
0.5 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QL |
0.58 miles |
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Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7EP |
0.6 miles |
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Pelham Primary School
Southey Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NU |
0.61 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
3 - 19 Hanover Road, London, SW19 1EB |
0.62 miles |
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Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
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0.74 miles |
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Merton Abbey Primary School
High Path, Merton, London, SW19 2JY |
0.8 miles |
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Singlegate Primary School
South Gardens, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2NT |
0.89 miles |
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Wimbledon Park Primary School
Havana Road, London, SW19 8EJ |
0.91 miles |
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Dundonald Primary School
Dundonald Road, London, SW19 3QH |
0.93 miles |
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Sellincourt Primary School
Sellincourt Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9SA |
1.08 miles |
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Merton Park Primary School
Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ |
1.15 miles |
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Chelsea Hall School
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1.15 miles |
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Park Academy
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1.15 miles |
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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Gatton (VA) Primary School
13e Broadwater Rd, Tooting, London, SW17 0DS |
1.17 miles |
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Earlsfield Primary School
Tranmere Road, London, SW18 3QQ |
1.19 miles |
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St Boniface RC Primary School
Undine Street, Tooting, London, SW17 8PP |
1.23 miles |
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Ricards Lodge High School
Lake Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7HB |
0.59 miles |
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Wimbledon High School GDST
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0.77 miles |
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY |
0.82 miles |
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Garratt Park School
Waldron Road, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3TB |
0.9 miles |
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Tram House School
Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane, London, SW17 0NY |
0.92 miles |
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Paddock School
120 Broadwater Road, London, SW17 0DZ |
0.95 miles |
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Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ |
1.08 miles |
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Wimbledon School of Art
Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3QA |
1.14 miles |
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Wimbledon College
Edge Hill, London, SW19 4NS |
1.27 miles |
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Rutlish School
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD |
1.3 miles |
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Al Risalah Boys' School
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1.39 miles |
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Al Risalah Secondary School
145 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7TJ |
1.39 miles |
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Hall School Wimbledon
17 the Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF |
1.4 miles |
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Ernest Bevin Academy
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF |
1.41 miles |
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Southfields Academy
333 Merton Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 5JU |
1.41 miles |
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King's College School
Southside, London, SW19 4TT |
1.42 miles |
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA |
1.44 miles |
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Nightingale Community Academy
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF |
1.46 miles |
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Norwegian School in London
28 Arterberry Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8AH |
1.51 miles |
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Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB |
1.55 miles |
What is The Priory CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Priory CofE School is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was The Priory CofE School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Priory CofE School was last inspected in March 2023.
How many pupils does The Priory CofE School have?
The Priory CofE School has 171 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Priory CofE School cover?
The Priory CofE School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are The Priory CofE School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is The Priory CofE School?
The Priory CofE School is at Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8LX.