#10 in Best Secondary Schools in Central Bedfordshire

Priory Academy

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Priory Academy
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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
B+

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School Info

Priory Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.

It has 770 students from age 9-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Our vision is to prepare our learners to become confident critical thinkers, who enter the world of work and embrace the challenges of our ever-changing global society. As a result, we pursue excellence through our curriculum and our guiding principles, which put a special emphasis on people's overall wellbeing and their pleasure of learning. Our aim is to raise our learners' aspirations whilst preparing them to be independent, resilient and successful work ready citizens.
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 93 96
Reading 106 96 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 45.11% 55.75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 3.86% 7.34%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.4 Average
Writing -0.8 Below Average
Maths 0.1 Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 1 94 96
Reading 101 4 93 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60% 4 55.05% 60.3%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 10 6.74% 9.64%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.0 Well Below Average
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths -0.4 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 1 85 94
Reading 105 85 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 64% 7 51.36% 59.38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 2 6.92% 9.1%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -3.4 Below Average
Writing -0.2 Average
Maths -2.6 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 81 93
Reading 105 81 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 44.74% 56.21%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 5.08% 8.13%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.2 Average
Writing 0.5 Average
Maths 1.2 Above Average
Secondary Exam Result

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 0.06 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 53.7 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 65% 28.8% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 94% 45.4% 45.1%

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 74% 25.75% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 8.85% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 13.25% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.96 2.7 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 98% 93.56% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 81 167 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 90.25% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 33.31% 34.04%
School sixth forms 54% 34.31% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 5% 2.44% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 20% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 1.5% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.88% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 -0.09 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 51 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 59% 9 34.71% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 3 51.18% 43.21%

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% 30.65% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 8 9.94% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 5 15.59% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.28 3.12 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 98% 93.43% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 82 167 134
Pupils staying in education 87% 86.43% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 30.86% 33.35%
School sixth forms 37% 34% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 12% 2.14% 8.49%
Other education destinations 1% 19.57% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.64% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.36% 2.77%

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 0.1 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 54.3 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 68% 29% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 1 46.76% 42.47%

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 55% 30.71% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 3 9.65% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 36% 7 14.41% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.84 2.88 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 85.69% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 176 140
Pupils staying in education - 73.08% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 25.92% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 36.15% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.38% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 11.77% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.31% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.62% 2.07%

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 -0.53 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 51.5 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 68% 29.53% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 45.06% 42.95%

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 49% 25.41% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 10.24% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 11.41% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 - 84.85% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 186 144
Pupils staying in education - 77.69% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 26% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 36% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0.23% 9%
Other education destinations - 13.85% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.77% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.85% 2.47%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 2nd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 1st Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 21st Jul 2024
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The school has an aspirational vision for all pupils to excel

Teachers use a range of engaging techniques to challenge pupils

The expansion to key stage 4 has had a positive impact on achievements

Not enough is being done to ensure disadvantaged pupils achieve as highly as others

Special educational needs funding is not consistently effective

Pupils demonstrate highly positive behaviour in and out of lessons

The school places fundamental British values at the heart of pupils' daily experiences

Most pupils make good progress across the curriculum

High-quality advice and guidance ensures pupils know the next steps to take

Governors need to challenge senior leaders with more rigour

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