The Priory Primary School, Wednesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Priory Primary creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Staff have high expectations for all pupils and provide tailored support that helps children with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils to thrive alongside their peers. The school offers a rich curriculum with many enrichment opportunities, and pupils develop into resilient, confident and considerate individuals.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with vulnerable groups attending above national average
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with strong teaching of phonics and early reading
- Highly effective inclusion and support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Positive school culture with clear values and strong pastoral support
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities available to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Reading outcomes for older pupils have not been as consistently strong as phonics results
- Achievement at end of key stage 2 is broadly in line with national averages rather than exceeding them
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, martial arts, rugby, sewing, visits and trips
The Priory Primary School is a strong performing school where pupils learn and achieve well from their starting points. Leaders have created an inclusive, nurturing community where all pupils, particularly those with additional needs, receive highly effective support and thrive.
At a Glance
51.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has declined from 80% to 75%. Writing has declined from 78% to 73%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
458 pupils
450 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wednesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wednesbury
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,904
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.97574%
Overall absence
11.26374%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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