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Priory School
- All-through
- Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All pupils make outstanding progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display very positive attitudes towards learning; behaviour is excellent.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff plan lessons and support closely for high levels of success.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have very strong subject knowledge and set challenging work.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching and learning are highly effective, supporting pupils to make very good progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The high levels of enthusiasm and commitment by all staff ensure every child is challenged and engaged.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents value the high-quality support and advice they receive.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive excellent support and advice from staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents could not praise the staff highly enough for their dedication and commitment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have a very accurate view of the school’s effectiveness and address areas for improvement promptly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have revised the curriculum and improved systems for assessing pupils’ progress.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There is some bullying, but it is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils display very positive attitudes towards learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils are safe and very well cared for; safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide variety of out-of-class activities are undertaken, supported by suitable risk assessments.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The extensive work experience programme helps balance academic and social skills.
Career Counselling Services: Arrangements for pupils’ next steps are very effective with support for informed choices.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older pupils move on to education, employment, and training when they leave school.
Support for SEND: Activities for pupils with significant learning difficulties are relevant and meaningful.
Subjects Offered: Developing new curriculum pathways to enhance activities and experiences.
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About Us
Priory School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 207 students from age 5-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 5-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| 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 | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 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 | 0% | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 9.72% |
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 | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.4 | Well 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 | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.89% | 9.16% |
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 | -11.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.8 | Well 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 | - | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 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 | 0% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
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 | -13.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -16.0 | Well Below Average |
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 | -1.56 | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 0% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.83% | 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 | 0% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.77 | 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 | 95% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 55% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.76% | 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 | -1.89 | 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 | 0% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.74% | 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 | 0% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.84 | 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 | 92% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.46% | 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 | -1.53 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.5% | 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 | 0% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.05 | 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% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 47% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 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 | -1.36 | 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 | 0.7 | 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 | 0% | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.5% | 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 | 0% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 3.05 | 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 | 96% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 42% | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 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 | -1.33 | 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 | 0.6 | 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 | 0% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.98% | 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 | 0% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 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 | 100% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 2.45% |
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
