The Priory Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Christchurch

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The Priory Church of England Primary School

Christchurch, BH23 1HX

203 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

10.30% FSM %

89 Boys

114 Girls

About The Priory Church of England Primary School

The Priory Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 203 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Simon Croutear.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Christchurch
Ward	Christchurch Town
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073794
URN	113847
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Geoff Tabor	Chair of Governors	01/07/2023	30/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Croutear	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Suzanne Gosling	Governor	22/09/2022	01/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sally Hawkridge	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Appointed by LA
Mr Tim Hewitt	Governor	01/07/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Leonie Hurrell	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Dominic Jones	Governor	10/05/2021	09/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alex Maslin	Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Richard Partridge	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Anita Penny	Governor	25/04/2023	24/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Richardson	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Genevieve Ross	Governor	01/07/2023	01/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is The Priory Church of England Primary School?

The Priory Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

How many pupils does The Priory Church of England Primary School have?

The Priory Church of England Primary School has 203 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at The Priory Church of England Primary School?

The Priory Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is The Priory Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, The Priory Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at The Priory Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at The Priory Church of England Primary School is Mr Simon Croutear.

Where is The Priory Church of England Primary School located?

The Priory Church of England Primary School is at Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority, South West.

Does The Priory Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at The Priory Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is The Priory Church of England Primary School currently open?

The Priory Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Simon Croutear

Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX

01202484105

www.prioryschool.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 113847

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026