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The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

Wirral, CH41 4HSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#10,510
of 13,686 nationally

About The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in the Wirral local authority, serving 176 pupils aged 2 to 11. Among the 90 primary schools in Wirral, it ranks 39th on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it just inside the bottom half of the LA. The top-performing peers in the area are Thornton Hough Primary School, Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School, and Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, all of which sit higher in the rankings. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Mersey Park Primary School, about two kilometres away. Priory Parish itself was graded Good in its most recent inspection in February 2025, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2023. Inspectors judged all areas — quality of education, early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — as Good, though the school was not given an overall effectiveness grade on this occasion.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Priory Parish C of E Primary School, 1 Aberdeen Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4HS
HeadteacherSophie Ellison
Local AuthorityWirral
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)61.4%
School Capacity176 / 250 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingTennisGymnasticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubScience ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

After-school care

15:20-17:30

Source: prioryparishprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Priory Parish CofE Primary School

The Priory Parish CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.