Business Details
The Priory Parish C of E Primary School - Nurturing Future World Changers
As a Christian family, we are deeply committed to nurturing both academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Our school fosters a vibrant community where education and faith intertwine, empowering children to develop into compassionate, responsible global citizens. Rooted in Christian values, we prioritise individualised care, ensuring every child thrives academically, emotionally, and socially. Our dedicated staff cultivates a curriculum that balances rigorous learning with personal development, preparing pupils to contribute meaningfully to modern Britain and beyond.Through strong community partnerships, we instill mutual respect and tolerance, reflecting our ethos of love, friendship, and responsibility. By addressing both educational and safeguarding needs comprehensively, we create a secure foundation for lifelong learning and positive character formation.
Services
Christian Education
Safeguarding Programs
SEND Support
Curriculum Development
Parental Engagement
Online Safety Training
Behavioral Support
Community Outreach
Academic Assessments
Spiritual Development
Highlights and features
- We deliver faith-integrated education rooted in Christian values since 2001
- Our tailored curriculum promotes academic excellence alongside spiritual development
- OFSTED-rated safeguarding ensures complete child welfare focus
- Dedicated SEND and inclusion specialists support diverse learning needs
- Strong home-school partnerships enhance educational outcomes
What people say
Christian values-led education
Nurturing staff relationships
Outstanding safeguarding
Community-focused ethos
Strong parental engagement
Services
Christian Education
Our Christian curriculum integrates faith with academic teaching, fostering spiritual growth alongside educational achievement. Through biblical values and worship practices, we develop character and moral understanding. Approved by the Diocese of Chester, this approach ensures children appreciate their role in God's world while achieving national standards.
Safeguarding Programs
Comprehensive safeguarding policies exceed statutory requirements, with dedicated staff trained in child welfare and Prevent strategy. We actively promote online safety through regular family workshops and monitored IT systems. Ofsted-accredited procedures ensure immediate intervention and support for any child protection concerns.
SEND Support
Specialist SENDCo provides individualised learning plans and resources for children with diverse needs. Collaborating with external agencies, we establish tailored behavioral and academic strategies. Our Zones of Regulation program develops emotional self-awareness while maintaining full accessibility in purpose-built facilities.
Curriculum Development
Our broad curriculum incorporates national assessments while focusing on character-building through service learning projects. Specialist teachers deliver music, PE and modern languages. Regular progress tracking informs targeted interventions, ensuring 98% literacy and numeracy proficiency in recent key stage evaluations.
Parental Engagement
We maintain open communication through Class Dojo updates and termly consultation evenings. Parents access educational workshops and volunteer opportunities in classroom activities. Annual performance data presentations demonstrate progress while family support sessions address challenges affecting learning outcomes.
People
Mrs S Ellison
Headteacher
Award-winning headteacher with 18 years' experience in Church school leadership. Recipient of Wirral Globe Headteacher of the Year 2025 for outstanding educational vision and community engagement.
Miss L Williams
Deputy Headteacher
Experienced senior leader specialising in curriculum development and staff training. Coordinates school improvement initiatives aligned with Ofsted expectations and Christian education standards.
Mrs L Coburn
SENDCo
Certified SEN coordinator with additional responsibility for pastoral care provision. Implements individualised learning strategies and coordinates multi-agency support for vulnerable pupils.
Questions
What are your school's Christian values?
Faith, Friendship, Respect, Responsibility and Love form our core values, inspired by the Good Samaritan story and integrated into all aspects of school life.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain enhanced DBS checks, Prevent-trained staff and immediate concern reporting systems. Designated safeguarding leads work with Wirral Integrated Front Door for rapid intervention.
What special educational needs support exists?
Our SENDCo provides tailored learning plans, Zones of Regulation programme and specialist resources. We collaborate with external therapists and provide sensory equipment.
How do you develop personal skills?
Through leadership opportunities, service learning projects and resilience-building activities. Annual performance showcases demonstrate confidence and talent development.
What are school hours?
School day runs 8:45am-3:15pm Monday-Friday with extended care options. Specific timings and breaks are published in our School Life section.
