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Priory School
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- Lewes BN7 2XN
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress and achieve well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, respectful, and work hard in lessons
Current Educational Practices: Leaders monitor teaching quality closely
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching has improved, especially in mathematics
Communication: Parents and carers highly speak of the school
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents would recommend the school
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders implement innovative plans for greater success
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose and meet statutory requirements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff closely monitor pupils' welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of well-attended clubs and activities offered
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate school’s inclusivity and various activities
Career Counselling Services: Pupils find GCSE subject choice advice very helpful
Managing and Supporting SEND: Dedicated staff support vulnerable pupils effectively
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects including sciences, humanities, and languages at GCSE
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Priory School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 1154 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We hoped you enjoyed your summer. We are anticipating the beginning of the new academic year and working to build on the impressive outcomes that our former Year 11 pupils achieved over the summer. We would appreciate your help in making sure that your child and/or daughter arrive for school in the proper uniform in order to guarantee a smooth start to the term. If kids arrive at school wearing the incorrect uniform, they will be instructed to go home and change before entering the building.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
|
B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% |
| 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 59% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 35.56% | 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 | 71% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.45 | 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 | 97% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.72% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 60% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 38.69% | 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 | 68% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.24 | 2.74 | 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 | 97% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 76% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.17 | 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 | 60% 8 | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 5 | 38.08% | 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 | 82% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% 21 | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% 39 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.15 | 2.66 | 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 | 94% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 67% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.23% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 58.1 | 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% 8 | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 8 | 38.61% | 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 | 18% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 1 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.07 | 2.72 | 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 | 95% | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 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 | 0.03 | 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 | 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 | 60% | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 37.36% | 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 | 17% | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 95% | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 - 2nd Sep 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 18 : 1
