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Priory School
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Priory School
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- Slough SL1 6HE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Specialist teaching in sport and music contributes very well to pupils’ learning, enjoyment and engagement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned with clear sequences of skills and knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In 2018, there was a dip in key stage 1 standards due to disadvantaged pupils’ lower-than-expected attainment.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ attainment in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 was just above national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Individual plans and targets are now in place for all disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave sensibly and settle to their work quickly, but number of exclusions remains too high.
Support for SEND Pupils: The resource base is well equipped and carefully tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incident logs show that bullying is very occasional and handled appropriately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has numerous early help strategies, including specialist staff guidance.
Parent Feedback: Parents are complimentary about the care and support their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents in community activities and receives positive feedback.
Extracurricular Activities: Numerous out-of-school clubs and competitive events are offered.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers challenge pupils effectively with careful questioning and clear explanations.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils are making good progress; quality of teaching has continued to improve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are well-supported and continue to grow professionally.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High quality of teaching and leadership has continued to improve but needs more improvement in behavior management.
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Priory School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 649 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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to embrace diversity and foster inquiry in order to positively impact each person on a daily basis. We foster high standards that push thinking and encourage self-belief and resilience while delivering excellent, cutting-edge teaching and learning. Children graduate from our school as tolerant, resourceful people equipped to handle the challenges of life. All students may become inventive and creative learners who meet the greatest standards in academics, the arts, and technology thanks to our school's ideals.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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 | 54% | 57.8% | 55.82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 10.7% | 7.37% |
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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 97 | 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 | 53% 13 | 62.14% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% 1 | 12.21% | 9.67% |
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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | 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 | 105 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 101 | 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 | 66% 11 | 64.19% | 59.43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 2 | 13.7% | 9.12% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | 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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 99 | 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 | 55% | 58.28% | 56.24% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.76% | 8.15% |
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 | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1