The Priory Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Priory Church of England Primary School
Address: Wick Lane
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 1HX
Telephone Number: 01202 484105
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Croutear
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.1%

Location and administration

URN: 113847
DfE Number: 839/3690
UKPRN: 10073794
UPRN: 200000343637
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14001171)
Electoral Ward: Christchurch Town (E05012658)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 415773E, 92563N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 43' 59.19" N 1° 46' 39.87" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP6MC+6W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Connie Rothman School (0.3km)
  2. Twynham School (0.4km)
  3. Futures Autism Unlimited (0.5km)
  4. Christchurch Learning Centre (0.7km)
  5. St Katharine's Church of England Primary School (0.9km)
  6. Christchurch Infant School (1.0km)
  7. Christchurch Junior School (1.0km)
  8. St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School (1.4km)
  9. Mudeford Community Infants' School (1.5km)
  10. Somerford Primary School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Simon Croutear - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Suzanne Gosling - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2026.
  • Mrs Sally Hawkridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Tim Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Leonie Hurrell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Dominic Jones - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2029.
  • Mr Alex Maslin - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Arielle Maslin - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Richard Partridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Anita Penny - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 April 2027.
  • Mrs Genevieve Ross - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Mr Benjamin Sims - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Mrs Lindsey Stevenson - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mr Geoff Tabor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Chloe Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.