Priory Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Limes Road Priory Estate Dudley West Midlands DY1 4AQ |
| Phone | 01384816845 |
| Reference Number | 145305 |
Description
betaPriory Primary School, located at Limes Road in the Priory Estate of Dudley, boasts a vibrant and enthusiastic learning community, serving over 600 students. This large 3-form entry primary school first opened its doors in 1930 and has continued to provide education for local children nearly a century later. With a strong focus on a values-driven curriculum, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment, helping students to achieve their true potential and confidently tackle challenges. The school's commitment to its community is supported by a dedicated team of professionals and a leadership aligned under the HALES VALLEY TRUST. Priory Primary has a mixed gender entry and offers nursery class provisions for its pupils. As of the latest information, the school has 610 pupils, with a capacity of 760. The school is part of the wider Dudley community, which includes Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) Dudley 006B, under the West Midlands region.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 570 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.49%
Girls: 53.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | 35 | 37 | 72 |
| 3 | 27 | 45 | 72 |
| 4 | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| 5 | 34 | 50 | 84 |
| 6 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.2% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.7% |
| African | 6.5% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-11-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2022-05-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
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1.37 miles |
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0.33 miles |
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1.7 miles |
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1.79 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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2.18 miles |
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