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Priory Primary School
- Primary
- Dudley DY1 4AQ
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Based on the inspection date: 10 May 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver phonics with preciseness and provide effective support for reading.
Success of the Curriculum: A well-planned curriculum helps teachers know what to teach across all subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need further development to refine curriculum delivery to meet all pupils' needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons is good, allowing them to concentrate on their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' mistakes in English and mathematics are not consistently corrected.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders provide specific help for pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders provide bespoke provision and joined-up thinking for SEND pupils to succeed.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have faith that adults will sort out playground problems and bullying barely happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training and detailed records.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors took account of responses to Ofsted surveys of parents' views.
Parental Involvement: Parents talk informally with inspectors to gather information about school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs and sports competitions have resumed post-COVID-19, which pupils enjoy.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy new games they play at lunchtime.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and believe the behaviour policy has improved their work.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers need to address pupils' mistakes more promptly to improve progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teachers have sufficient skills to refine curriculum delivery effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Further development is required for teachers to ensure all pupils achieve well.
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Priory Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 570 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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One of the largest schools in the area, the school is situated on the Priory in Dudley, West Midlands, and currently serves little over 700 students between the ages of 2 and 11.
The Hales Valley Academy Trust is a group of educational institutions that includes Priory Primary School.
We joined our all-primary trust in December 2017 and it is a trust.
We are pleased to work as a team that promotes "Success for All" by combining efforts and exchanging best practises.
In Dudley, West Midlands, England, there is a primary school called Priory Primary School. It is situated on the Priory Estate.
It accepts students between the ages of 2 and 11 and has a nursery section called Time for Two's.
The school is best known for having been the alma mater of the late Duncan Edwards, a professional player for Manchester United and England.
He was a student there from 1941 to 1948 and passed away in 1958 at the age of 21 as a result of the Munich air tragedy.
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The Hales Valley Academy Trust is a group of educational institutions that includes Priory Primary School.
We joined our all-primary trust in December 2017 and it is a trust.
We are pleased to work as a team that promotes "Success for All" by combining efforts and exchanging best practises.
In Dudley, West Midlands, England, there is a primary school called Priory Primary School. It is situated on the Priory Estate.
It accepts students between the ages of 2 and 11 and has a nursery section called Time for Two's.
The school is best known for having been the alma mater of the late Duncan Edwards, a professional player for Manchester United and England.
He was a student there from 1941 to 1948 and passed away in 1958 at the age of 21 as a result of the Munich air tragedy.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.77% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.42% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.78% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1