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Admissions

The Priory School is a one-form entry Church of England Primary School situated in the heart of Christchurch.

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We pride ourselves on the intimate family feel to our school, encouraging and celebrating the talents of all our pupils, and enabling all to flourish.

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We understand that choosing the right primary school for your child is of the upmost importance, so thank you for considering the Priory School for your child. Please do take the time to explore our school website to find out more about the school, and to get in contact should you wish to know more. We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

 

Please see below for further information on how to find out more about the school and how to join our school community.

Open Events

We would really like you to see our school in action, so you can make an informed view of what we can provide for your child. This is why we offer open events during the school day rather than in the evening, allowing you to see each and every class in action.

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Our open days include a short presentation by the Headteacher, followed by a tour of the school with our Year 6 pupil leaders and time spent in our EYFS base.​​

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We currently have open mornings scheduled for the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday 21st October 2025 9:15 am - 10:30 am - FULLY BOOKED

  • Tuesday 11th November 2025 9:15 am - 10:30 am - FULLY BOOKED

  • Thursday 20th November 2025 9:15 am - 10:30 am

  • Thursday 8th January 2026 9:15 am - 10:30 am

We may be able to accommodate visits and tours at other times - please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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To book a place, please call (01202 484105) or email (office@prioryceprimary.co.uk) our school office and one of our Admin team will be happy to assist.

 

We look forward to meeting you.

How to Apply

We hope to be able to offer a place for your child in the Autumn term after their fourth birthday. Space permitting, we would also welcome applications for in-year transfers (moving from another school). We are happy to consider applications from out of our catchment area. Our class size is 30 and, in the event of oversubscription, we offer places according to the criteria set out in our Admissions Policy.

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Admissions are managed by BCP Council, and all the information required for an application is available on their Parent Portal, which also includes a detailed guide on how the application process works.

 

For admissions to reception in 2026, the application window opens on Saturday 1st November 2025 and closes on Thursday 15th January 2026.

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You may also contact the BCP Admissions Team on 01202 127963 for assistance with applications or to obtain a paper application form. Further information on admissions is published by BCP on their website.

Further Information

Applications for a Delayed Entry

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Parents may request that their child is admitted outside their normal age group, for example, if the child is gifted and talented or has experienced problems such as ill health. To do so, parents should include a request with their application, specifying why admission outside the normal age group is being requested and which year group they wish their child to be admitted. Decisions will be made based on the circumstances of the case and in the best interests of the child.

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In addition, the parents of a summer born child may choose not to send that child to school until the September following their fifth birthday and may request that they are admitted out of their normal age group – to reception rather than year 1.

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Appeals

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If your application for a school is refused, you have the right of appeal against this decision to an independent appeal panel. 

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Please contact us at the following email address; office@prioryceprimary.co.uk to begin this process, or for more information.​

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