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Priory Fields School

Dover, CT17 0FSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
24%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#13,490
of 13,686 nationally

About Priory Fields School

Priory Fields School in Dover is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. With 321 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating at roughly three-quarters of its potential size. That spare capacity stands out in a local context where many schools are oversubscribed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 65.1%, which is very high compared with the national average and signals a community with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 75 applications for 38 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. All 36 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not yet stretched to its limit. The headteacher is Casey Hall, and the school has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAstor Avenue, Dover, Dover, CT17 0FS
HeadteacherCasey Hall
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils321
Free School Meals (FSM)65.1%
School Capacity321 / 420 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryDining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersDanceCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt ClubScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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