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OpenPrimaryURN 113847

The Priory Church of England Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Christchurch · BH23 1HX

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

198

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 198 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 6.1%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Primary schools in Christchurch
12
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Primary in BH23
12
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Primary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
66

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChristchurchNear BH23

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113847

Location

Address
Wick Lane
Postcode
BH23 1HX
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
198
Boys / girls
95 / 103
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
198 / 210 (94%)
Free school meals
6.1%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Telephone
01202484105
Website
http://www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk/

Official links