Priory Fields School

About Priory Fields School

Priory Fields School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 321 pupils on roll. It is part of WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

321 / 420 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS

Phone

01304211543

Headteacher

Casey Hall

Website

http://www.prioryfields.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Priory Fields School?

Priory Fields School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Priory Fields School have?

Priory Fields School has 321 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Priory Fields School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Priory Fields School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Priory Fields School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Priory Fields School is part of WHINLESS DOWN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Priory Fields School?

Priory Fields School is located at Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS.