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Priory School
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- Portsmouth PO4 0DL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are achieving well, though disadvantaged pupils need more support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally good, but some pupils use unkind language
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from well-planned training
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers stay updated with educational practices
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are well-supported, though some struggle with pupil behavior
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide views via Ofsted Parent View
Communication: School communicates effectively about progress and events
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are generally positive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership addresses issues and involves external agencies when needed
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have implemented effective measures to improve quality
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and well-being
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, but some unkind behaviors persist
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide array of clubs, visits, and trips available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff ensure extracurriculars tie into academic work
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality careers guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared for life and next educational steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-supported with strong identification and action plans
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Priory School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1252 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It's a great environment to work and learn at Priory School.
We are a school with a unique attitude that acknowledges that every student has unique abilities, talents, and gifts. Our goal is to make sure that each of them is nurtured to its fullest potential.
In its long and renowned service to the community, the school's GCSE results in 2016 and 2018 were the best ever.
I consider Priory School to be a truly wonderful institution; one where staff members are dedicated and proud to work, one that Governors, parents, carers, and guardians are proud to support, and one where children are proud to attend.
Run the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which saw more than 120 students finish the Bronze award and more than 50 start the Silver award.
Our school has a warm, yet strict, community where kids are encouraged to embrace new technology while also knowing the importance of hard work as the foundation for success.
This is a prosperous school where we strive for everyone to surpass their individual best while maintaining a constant focus on excellence.
We never take it easy and constantly search for new ways to motivate and encourage independent, self-sufficient learners who are prepared for and will succeed in a changing world.
I hope your time on our website will show you many examples of the breadth of opportunities available at this Priory.
We want to welcome any potential parents to come see our school so they may make their own decisions.
At [email protected], please get in touch with us, and we'll be pleased to make this happen for you.
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We are a school with a unique attitude that acknowledges that every student has unique abilities, talents, and gifts. Our goal is to make sure that each of them is nurtured to its fullest potential.
In its long and renowned service to the community, the school's GCSE results in 2016 and 2018 were the best ever.
I consider Priory School to be a truly wonderful institution; one where staff members are dedicated and proud to work, one that Governors, parents, carers, and guardians are proud to support, and one where children are proud to attend.
Run the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which saw more than 120 students finish the Bronze award and more than 50 start the Silver award.
Our school has a warm, yet strict, community where kids are encouraged to embrace new technology while also knowing the importance of hard work as the foundation for success.
This is a prosperous school where we strive for everyone to surpass their individual best while maintaining a constant focus on excellence.
We never take it easy and constantly search for new ways to motivate and encourage independent, self-sufficient learners who are prepared for and will succeed in a changing world.
I hope your time on our website will show you many examples of the breadth of opportunities available at this Priory.
We want to welcome any potential parents to come see our school so they may make their own decisions.
At [email protected], please get in touch with us, and we'll be pleased to make this happen for you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 48% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 19.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 31.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 18.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 5.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 8.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 68.08% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.62% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.23% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.54% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 27.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 39.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 22.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 7.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 12.94% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 245 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.77% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.77% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 27.08% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.08% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.23% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 8 | 24.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 2 | 38.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 23.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 7.8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 6 | 11.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.9% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 41.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 1.6% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 30.9% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.9% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 24.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 36.07% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 9.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 12 | 14.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.78 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 32.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 37.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 37.62% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 24.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 11.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.46% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 74.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 31.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 34.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
