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Priory School
- All-through
- Whippingham PO32 6LP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make strong progress, especially in senior school and sixth form.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn and proud of their school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra support for those falling behind is well planned and effective.
Teacher Engagement: Staff enjoy their work and feel supported by leaders.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching inspires pupils and leads to strong progress, although variability exists in junior mathematics.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: High expectations set for both staff and pupils; however, junior teaching needs improvement in some areas.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff strive to build good relationships with pupils' families.
Communication with Parents: Parents speak very positively about the school's support and education.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many parents recommending the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve issues quickly and successfully.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have developed a rich curriculum but need to monitor their actions more sharply.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Rare incidents of bullying are resolved quickly, providing a secure environment.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are polite, courteous, and support each other.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ well-being is prioritized, creating a calm and supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide variety of clubs, including sports like rugby, football, and hockey.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The curriculum is supplemented well with extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Interactive outside learning spaces enrich the learning environment.
Career Counselling Services: Effective personal, social, health education program and visiting speakers.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well prepared for post-16 courses and higher education.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEN and/or disabilities are supported well with individual help and suitable pace.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSE examinations; A-levels performed well above national averages.
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Priory School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 182 students from age 4-18 yr.
Tuition fee £2,450 to £3,950 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-18 | 0-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 70% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 20.90% |
| Day Fees | £2,450 to £3,950 | £883 to £5,940 |
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 | 56.4 | 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 | 70% | 31.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 44.44% | 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 | 55% | 31.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 11.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 15.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 2.82 | 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 | - | 96.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 27.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 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 | 55.1 | 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 | 67% | 31.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 45.22% | 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 | 53% | 32.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 14.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 19.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.37 | 2.91 | 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 | - | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.86% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.29% | 2.13% |
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 | 41.8 | 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 | 33% | 23.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 5 | 41.33% | 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 | 44% | 28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 6.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 6 | 11.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.61 | 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 | - | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 33.4% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 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 | - | 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 | 52.1 | 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 | 33% 17 | 18% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 2 | 28.11% | 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 | 78% | 16.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 5 | 4.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 16 | 7.44% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 1.99 | 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 | - | 76.8% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.8% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 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 | - | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 50% | 20.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.38% | 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 | 31% | 13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6.38% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 7% | 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 | - | 57.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 120 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.4% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.4% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 21.81 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.77% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 137 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.75% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.5% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 13.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.55% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 243 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 20.69 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10.55% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 221 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 18% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 18.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.99 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.37% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.5% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.13 | 25.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.33% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.25% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 29th Jul 2025 |
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