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The Priory School
- Secondary
- Shrewsbury SY3 9EE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Strong progress in studies with support for complex needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour throughout the school is exemplary
Current Educational Practices: Skilled staff with strong subject knowledge
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are an important part of the school community
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders show consideration for well-being of staff and students
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective curriculum design and teaching
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure; positive culture around safeguarding
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Excellent behaviour and considerate interactions
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of exciting, stimulating and meaningful experiences
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: No one misses out on extracurricular activities
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional careers offer with work-related experiences
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist support helps pupils with SEND make strong progress
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About Us
The Priory School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 852 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the website for The Priory School. We hope it will give readers a taste of school life, our standards, and our ethos. The school embraces tradition while also being forward-thinking and has a fascinating past. Not only do we pursue the important dimension of achieving the best results for each individual, regardless of their starting point, but we also believe strongly that education is about developing well-rounded individuals, who are ready, willing and able to make their contribution to society. Our demands for our pupils include hard work, active participation in school activities, and moral decision-making. These are stated in a way that encourages students to evaluate themselves in light of these standards and to serve as role models for one another. By doing this, we create an environment where our children may learn the importance of being selfless, confident, and successful. While we hope the website gives you a taste of life at the school, a visit should always come first. Our school has both serious intention and a sense of humour and at the heart of our ethos is a strong, positive working relationship between staff and students; only by visiting the school and meeting our young people is it really possible to gain a flavour and appreciation of our work together. Our boys and girls are the outcome of the school, and by meeting them, you will discover the breadth, depth, and hopefully a sense of both achievement and enjoyment that is vital to an excellent education.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 62% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 62% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 35.89% | 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 | 37% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 2.28 | 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% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 6.95% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 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% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 41.16% | 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 | 28% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.74 | 2.52 | 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% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 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 | 0.34 | 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 | 54.6 | 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 | 57% 5 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 8 | 39.82% | 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 | 46% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 2 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 4 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.53 | 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 | 97% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 83% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.6% | 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 53.4 | 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 | 52% 10 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 11 | 39.22% | 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 | 41% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 5 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 10 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 2.54 | 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 | 97% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 83% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.36% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 54.2 | 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 | 62% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 38.58% | 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 | 33% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.52% | 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 | 97% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 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 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st 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 | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Priory School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1