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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious, pupils achieve positive outcomes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is a strength, pupils support each other
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive training for new phonics programme
Strengths and Challenges: Curriculum design supports diverse needs, reading confidence needs work
Current Educational Practices: Phonics curriculum further developed, some areas still embedding
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents work closely with school to promote attendance
Communication: High importance on keeping families informed about attendance
Parent Satisfaction: Effective communication contributes to positive perception
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work sensitively with parents and external partners
Actions for Quality Improvement: Emphasis on personal development and future readiness
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective strategies help manage pupil anxieties
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; attendance improves
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in various activities like Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Educational visits complement academic goals
Career Counselling Services: Well-developed careers program prepares pupils for next steps
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form curriculum prepares students, though some refinements needed
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum pathways meet SEND needs effectively
Subjects Offered: Curriculum designed to give rich appreciation of subjects
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Priory School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 139 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Good Outstanding Good
Age range 11-19 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 5.4 11 -
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - 2% 0%
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 - 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 - 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 - 29.26% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 40.69% 42.99%

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 - 30.79% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 11.88% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 17.31% 15.47%
EBacc average points score - 2.81 2.82

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 100% 93.5% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 12 149 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 90.71% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 33.17% 32.75%
School sixth forms 0% 41.58% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 0% 6.08% 10.22%
Other education destinations 100% 10% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.79% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.92% 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 - 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 - 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 - 30.56% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 42.41% 45.26%

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 - 28.46% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 11.39% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 16.56% 17.14%
EBacc average points score - 2.83 2.97

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 100% 89.38% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 25 142 140
Pupils staying in education 100% 87.92% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 33.92% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 39.83% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 0% 6.88% 10.38%
Other education destinations 100% 7.25% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.71% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.88% 2.15%

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 - 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 - 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 - 25.06% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 38.58% 43.34%

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 - 27.03% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 7.81% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 12.94% 16.45%
EBacc average points score - 2.59 2.88

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 100% 94.4% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 7 143 135
Pupils staying in education 100% 92% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 0% 27.75% 33.3%
School sixth forms 0% 41.9% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 11.5% 8.45%
Other education destinations 100% 10.75% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.95% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.65% 2.76%

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 - 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 - 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 - 27.75% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 39.42% 42.58%

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 - 26.97% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 9.69% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 13.58% 15.97%
EBacc average points score - 2.62 2.84

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 - 85.2% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 9 151 140
Pupils staying in education - 81.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 15.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms - 43.3% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 10.35% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.6% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.05% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.85% 2.06%

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 - 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 - 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 - 26.15% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 37.53% 43.04%

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 - 26.88% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 13.24% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 14.62% 16.23%
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 100% 93.84% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 13 145 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 48.58% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider - 17.84% 30.56%
School sixth forms - 42.58% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 10.32% 8.95%
Other education destinations 100% 10.05% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.26% 2.46%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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