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The Priory Primary School

Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
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The Priory Primary School
Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
445 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
50.60% FSM %
217 Boys
228 Girls
About The Priory Primary School

The Priory Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 445 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Phillip Butcher.

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 Sandwell or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Tipton and Wednesbury
Ward Friar Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1997
UKPRN 10075261
URN 131212
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Diane Holden Chair of Governors 27/11/2014 26/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phillip Butcher Governor 01/09/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicola Davis Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Margaret Francis Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Margaret Francis Governor 13/06/2017 13/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Heslop Governor 27/11/2023 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ryan Hodgson Governor 19/01/2024 18/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Claire McLaughlan Governor 08/02/2016 10/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Vijay Patel Governor 12/01/2016 19/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Raman Sall Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
High Point Academy
0.53 km • Wednesbury
Other
Hall Green Primary School
0.57 km • West Bromwich
Other
Tameside Primary Academy
0.74 km • Wednesbury
Other
Sandwell Community School
0.91 km • West Bromwich
Other
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
0.92 km • Wednesbury
Other
Park Hill Primary School
1.07 km • Wednesbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Priory Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wednesbury, Sandwell.
The Priory Primary School has 445 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
The Priory Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head Teacher at The Priory Primary School is Mr Phillip Butcher.
The Priory Primary School is at Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Priory Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Priory Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Phillip Butcher
Dorsett Road, Friar Park, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
01215561383
www.theprioryprimary.co.uk
Location
WS10 0JG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131212
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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