What did School Atlas judge The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Priory Church of England Primary School?

The Priory Church of England Primary School has 198 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Priory Church of England Primary School take?

The Priory Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is The Priory Church of England Primary School located?

The Priory Church of England Primary School is located in Christchurch, BH23 1HX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How do I apply to The Priory Church of England Primary School?

The Priory Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does The Priory Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Priory Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into The Priory Church of England Primary School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Priory Church of England Primary School was 1.1 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at The Priory Church of England Primary School?

When The Priory Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical/social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends The Priory Church of England Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Siblings — Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place. The draw will be overseen by the local authority and carried out independently of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at The Priory Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Priory Church of England Primary School: Catchment 2026

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How close did you need to live?

1.1miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at The Priory Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Priory Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i).
2Exceptional medical/social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends The Priory Church of England Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3Siblings — Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission.
4Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of The Priory Church of England Primary School.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see definition v) who have a) been employed at The Priory Church of England Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage (see definition vi).
6Out of catchment — Children living out of catchment area of The Priory Church of England Primary School.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place. The draw will be overseen by the local authority and carried out independently of the school.

The guiding principle of admission to this school is that a church school should serve its local community, defined in the trust deed dated 1867 as the ecclesiastical parish of Christchurch Holy Trinity. No explicit faith-based (e.g. church attendance) criterion is listed among the numbered oversubscription criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Priory Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Priory Church of England Primary School?: The Priory Church of England Primary School has 198 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Priory Church of England Primary School take?: The Priory Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Priory Church of England Primary School located?: The Priory Church of England Primary School is located in Christchurch, BH23 1HX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to The Priory Church of England Primary School?: The Priory Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Priory Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Priory Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into The Priory Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Priory Church of England Primary School was 1.1 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Priory Church of England Primary School?: When The Priory Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical/social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends The Priory Church of England Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Siblings — Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place. The draw will be overseen by the local authority and carried out independently of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at The Priory Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at The Priory Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i).
2Exceptional medical/social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends The Priory Church of England Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application.
3Siblings — Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission.
4Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of The Priory Church of England Primary School.
5Children of staff — Children of staff (see definition v) who have a) been employed at The Priory Church of England Primary School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage (see definition vi).
6Out of catchment — Children living out of catchment area of The Priory Church of England Primary School.

The Priory Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged The Priory Church of England Primary School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Priory Church of England Primary School?: The Priory Church of England Primary School has 198 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Priory Church of England Primary School take?: The Priory Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Priory Church of England Primary School located?: The Priory Church of England Primary School is located in Christchurch, BH23 1HX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
How do I apply to The Priory Church of England Primary School?: The Priory Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does The Priory Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Priory Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into The Priory Church of England Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Priory Church of England Primary School was 1.1 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at The Priory Church of England Primary School?: When The Priory Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i); 2. Exceptional medical/social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see definition ii). Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or family's medical or social need and why that need(s) makes it essential that the child attends The Priory Church of England Primary School rather than any other. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need and supporting evidence is submitted with the application; 3. Siblings — Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition iv) on the roll of the school who will still be on the roll at the time of admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Distances will be measured from the Ordinance Survey home address point to the school address point using the Local Authority's geographic Information Systems (GIS). Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place. The draw will be overseen by the local authority and carried out independently of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.8% of pupils at The Priory Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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