Priory Park Infant School & Pre-School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Almond Road St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1DZ |
| Reference Number | 110687 |
Priory Park Infant School has been rated as Good in its recent inspection, reflecting a strong overall performance in various domains of education and care. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported, with well-structured leadership promoting effective learning and personal development. The curriculum is generally well-planned, particularly in early reading, which has been a focal point for improvement, ensuring many pupils become confident readers by Year 2. Parents have expressed positive feedback regarding the education and support their children receive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 186 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.23%
Girls: 46.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 37 | 61 |
| 2 | 44 | 21 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.3% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate kindness, respect, and good behavior.
- The curriculum is well-planned and prepares pupils for future learning.
- Strong focus on early reading with effective phonics teaching.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders promote a range of extracurricular activities enhancing personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Opportunities for revisiting previously learned material are insufficient.
- Assessment systems are still in development and not fully effective.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Priory Junior School
Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1TF |
0.37 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School St Neots
Wintringham Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1NX |
0.47 miles |
|
Eynesbury CofE C Primary School
Montagu Street, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2TD |
0.63 miles |
|
Winhills Primary Academy
Off Duck Lane, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2DX |
0.7 miles |
|
The Round House Primary Academy
School Drive, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6AW |
0.73 miles |
|
Wintringham Primary Academy
Nuffield Road, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 0AW |
0.74 miles |
|
Crosshall Infant School
446 Great North Road, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG |
0.93 miles |
|
Crosshall Junior School
Great North Road, Eaton Ford, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG |
0.93 miles |
|
Little Paxton Primary School
Gordon Road, Little Paxton, Little Paxton Primary School, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6NG |
1.02 miles |
|
Middlefield Primary Academy
Andrew Road, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2QE |
1.25 miles |
|
Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8BT |
1.75 miles |
|
Great Paxton CofE Primary School
Mount Pleasant, Great Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6YJ |
2.51 miles |
|
Offord Primary School
Millers Close, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SB |
4.24 miles |
|
Buckden CofE Primary School
School Lane, Buckden, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT |
4.34 miles |
|
Roxton Church of England Academy
School Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3DR |
4.39 miles |
|
Great Staughton Primary Academy
The Causeway, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5BP |
4.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Riverside Meadows Academy
Almond Road, St. Neots, PE19 1DZ |
0.04 miles |
|
Longsands Academy
Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ |
0.37 miles |
|
Samuel Pepys School
Cromwell Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2EZ |
0.58 miles |
|
Ernulf Academy
Barford Road, St. Neots, PE19 2SH |
1.19 miles |