Priory Fields School
Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0FSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Priory Fields School is a primary school in Dover for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 14th of 20 primary schools in Dover. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2013, report published 12 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils enjoy learning, behave well and are happy and confident at this welcoming school. One parent, reflecting the views of others, commented: 'There is always a friendly smiling face to greet every pupil when they arrive at school, which surely sets them up in a positive frame of mind at the start of the day.' Pupils know and demonstrate the values of the school, which are represented by 'aspirational ant', 'adventurous aardvark', 'respectful rabbit', 'open-minded octopus', 'collaborative cat', 'responsible raccoon' and 'happy hippo'. These values shine through in pupils' attitudes to work and play and stand them in great stead for later life. Inclusion runs through all aspects of school life. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve, whatever their starting points, and the majority of pupils learn well. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), other disadvantaged pupils and pupils who speak English as an additional language. Pupils' well-being and safety are paramount. Positive and trusting relationships between staff and pupils mean that all pupils know they are safe and well cared for. Pupils are respectful and have a strong sense of acceptance of the differences between pupils from different backgrounds and with different needs.
What the school should improve
- The school's agreed teaching and learning approaches are not always consistently implemented. Misconceptions are not always identified or addressed effectively and gaps in learning remain. Therefore, some pupils do not always achieve as well as they can. The school should have careful oversight of the implementation and ensure that gaps are being addressed so that outcomes are consistently the best they can be.
- Some pupils are not yet attending school as regularly as they could. As a result, they are missing out on crucial learning. The school should continue to work with parents to support improvement in the attendance of these pupils.
- Pupils' handwriting and presentation skills are not always of a high quality. The school should ensure that there are consistently high expectations of the presentation of pupils' work and their handwriting across the curriculum subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
319 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Priory Fields School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale View Community School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Barton Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Casey Hall
- Phone
- 01304211543
- Address
- Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0FS
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 143073
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.