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Priory Woods School
- All-through
- Middlesbrough TS3 0RH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress academically and on a social level due to precise planning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, courteous, and respectful; they adhere to the school's golden rules.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Specific groups of pupils receive targeted support through planned academic interventions.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are keen to improve their practice and are involved in curriculum development.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers plan well-structured activities that meet pupils' needs, leading to excellent progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: There is a high level of trust and positivity; staff are fully committed to improving pupil outcomes.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have various opportunities to engage, such as 'learning from play' events and coffee mornings.
Communication with Parents: Regular sessions help parents understand the curriculum and specialist programs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very happy with the quality of provision and support at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is proactive in addressing concerns, ensuring pupils' needs are met.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have strengthened middle leadership and developed a robust curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe; any issues are resolved immediately by adults.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils listen carefully, are kind, and work hard, adhering to established rules.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding procedures and collaboration with external agencies.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The curriculum includes arts, European projects, and enterprise work.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Additional activities enrich the experience and learning of all pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Students in the sixth form benefit from an independent living space called ‘the bungalow’.
Career Counselling Services: Students gain life skills in the 'bungalow' and experience the world of work in Cafe 16.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are thoroughly prepared, with some engaging in high-level drama and dance.
Support for SEND: Therapeutic support and varied curriculum models ensure strong progress for all pupils.
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About Us
Priory Woods School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 203 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| 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 | - | 95 | 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% | 55.54% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 94 | 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% | 58.88% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.73% | 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 | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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% | 57.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.22% | 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 | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | 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 | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 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% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.17% | 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 | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | 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 | - | 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 | - | 18.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.77% | 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 | - | 17.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 9.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.89 | 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 | 100% | 86.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.7% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 20.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.4% | 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 | - | 22% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.75% | 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 | - | 13.83% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.11 | 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 | 100% | 89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 43.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 13.7% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 19.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.9% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 20.82% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.27% | 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 | - | 13.55% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.13 | 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% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 37.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 18.78% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 22.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.78% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 20% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33% | 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 | - | 10.82% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.27% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.9 | 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 | 100% | 70.44% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 64.22% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 19% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.36% | 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 | - | 8.45% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.09% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 5.55% | 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 | - | 79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 122 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.44% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.89% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.33% | 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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Priory Woods School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
