What did Ofsted judge The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has 179 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Priory Parish CofE Primary School take?

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is The Priory Parish CofE Primary School located?

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is located in Birkenhead, CH41 4HS, Wirral.

How do I apply to The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?

The Priory Parish CofE 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 Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — The Priory Parish CofE 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 far from The Priory Parish CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.946 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?

When The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they we… — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school — Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school. (see note a); 3. Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or Th… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or The Priory Chapel. (see note b), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.6% of pupils at The Priory Parish CofE 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 far did offers reach?

0.946miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they we… — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school — Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school. (see note a)
3Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or Th… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or The Priory Chapel. (see note b)
4Children who have a sibling in school who will be attending school the following academic year — Children who have a sibling in school who will be attending school the following academic year. (see note c)
5Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a neighbouring Anglican Church for whom this is the cl… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a neighbouring Anglican Church for whom this is the closest Church of England School, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route. (see note b)
6Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination, as recognised by Churc… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination, as recognised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom this is the closest Church of England school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route. (see note b)
7Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in other religious faiths — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in other religious faiths. (see note b)
8Children who live nearest to the school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s h… — Children who live nearest to the school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route.

Where The Priory CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, places will be allocated in the following order:

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 Parish CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has 179 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Priory Parish CofE Primary School take?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is The Priory Parish CofE Primary School located?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is located in Birkenhead, CH41 4HS, Wirral.
How do I apply to The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: The Priory Parish CofE 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 Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Priory Parish CofE 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 far from The Priory Parish CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.946 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: When The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they we… — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school — Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school. (see note a); 3. Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or Th… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or The Priory Chapel. (see note b), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.6% of pupils at The Priory Parish CofE 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 far did offers reach?

0.946miles

was the furthest place offered for 2024-25 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they we… — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
2Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school — Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school. (see note a)
3Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or Th… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or The Priory Chapel. (see note b)
4Children who have a sibling in school who will be attending school the following academic year — Children who have a sibling in school who will be attending school the following academic year. (see note c)
5Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a neighbouring Anglican Church for whom this is the cl… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in a neighbouring Anglican Church for whom this is the closest Church of England School, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route. (see note b)
6Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination, as recognised by Churc… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers of another Christian denomination, as recognised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and for whom this is the closest Church of England school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route. (see note b)
7Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in other religious faiths — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in other religious faiths. (see note b)
8Children who live nearest to the school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s h… — Children who live nearest to the school, measuring the distance from home to the school gate nearest to the child’s home using the shortest road route unless it is possible to use a footpath which we consider to be a safe walking route.

Where The Priory CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, places will be allocated in the following order:

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged The Priory Parish CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in February 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has 179 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Priory Parish CofE Primary School take?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is The Priory Parish CofE Primary School located?: The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is located in Birkenhead, CH41 4HS, Wirral.
How do I apply to The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: The Priory Parish CofE 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 Parish CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — The Priory Parish CofE 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 far from The Priory Parish CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School for 2024-25 (Reception) was 0.946 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: When The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they we… — Looked after children and previously looked after children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 2. Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school — Children with special medical or social circumstances whose needs can only be met at this school. (see note a); 3. Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or Th… — Children whose parents are faithful and regular worshippers in the Parish Church of Christ the King, Birkenhead or The Priory Chapel. (see note b), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.6% of pupils at The Priory Parish CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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