The Priory Primary School
Tadley, RG26 5QD · Hampshire · primary school
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119th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Priory Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Choir, Gardening Club, Petite School of Dance, French Club and Spanish Club. Sports include Tennis, Volleyball, Tag Rugby, Multisports, Hockey, Gymnastics, Netball and GOL Elite Football. Trips visit the QMC Science Centre, Ufton Court, Winchester Science Centre, Ewhurst Park, Osmington Bay and Monkey World. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about The Priory Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite this, the school remains a “happy and positive” environment where pupils enjoy attending and feel a “strong sense of belonging.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “broad and balanced curriculum” with “carefully sequenced” knowledge and enriching activities.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff skilfully developing communication skills and implementing phonics “consistently and effectively.”
- Attendance is “consistently high” due to “robust systems for monitoring attendance.”
- The school identifies pupils with SEND “accurately and swiftly,” ensuring they are included in all aspects of school life.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and pupils learn to keep themselves safe both online and offline.
Areas to improve
- Ensure learning activities are “precisely aligned to the intended curriculum” so pupils build a “secure body of knowledge.”
- Provide subject leaders with sufficient time and training to conduct their roles expertly and support curriculum implementation.
- Trustees must develop a “sufficient depth of understanding” of education quality to hold leaders fully to account.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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