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The Priory School
- Secondary
- South Holland PE11 2EH
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent personal and academic progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff help pupils to manage their behaviour, which improves during their time at the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are positive about the care and education their children receive.
Communication: Leaders provide targeted work experience opportunities.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of pupils leave the school with increased confidence.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with bullying very well when it happens.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders consistently share with staff their high ambitions for pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff pass on any safeguarding concerns swiftly to a safeguarding leader.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School is calm and welcoming; pupils feel safe and supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have a wide variety of extra-curricular experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders ensure that pupils study courses that will help them with their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils receive excellent support with their learning.
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About Us
The Priory School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.4 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 77% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 17.10% |
| 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.91% | 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 | - | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 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 | 80% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 12% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.48% | 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 | - | 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% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.6% | 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 | - | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 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 | 93% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 14% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 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 | -2.23 | 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 | 1.7 | 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% | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% 4 | 48.84% | 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% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.11 | 3.19 | 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% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 12% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.78% | 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 | -1.79 | 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 | 1.9 | 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% | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 50.37% | 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% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.18 | 3.29 | 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% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | -2.1 | 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 | 2.1 | 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 | 0% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 49.43% | 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% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 19.89% | 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% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 27 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Priory School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1