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
Country: 200000343637
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 Paul Ruffle
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 206 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.8%

Location and administration

URN: 113847
DfE Number: 839/3690
UKPRN: 10073794
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14000638)
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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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Andrews - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2025.
  • Simon Earl - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2025.
  • Miss Jenna Field - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2024.
  • Suzanne Gosling - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sally Hawkridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Dominic Jones - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2025.
  • Mrs Anita Penny - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 24 April 2027.
  • Mrs Barbara Robertson - Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2025.
  • Mr Geoff Tabor - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2025.