Priory School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 2 July 2024
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Hermitage Road

Upper Norwood

London, SE193QN
Phone: 2086538222
Website: priorycroydon.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 101856
Type: Community special school
Phase: Special
Address: Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN
Website: www.priorycroydon.org.uk
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 139 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 139
Free School Meals: 55.7% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (139 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 27.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 8 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 15; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 139 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Brilliant lives"

Ambition Respect Courage Pride Happiness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Priory School. Headteacher Julie Evans describes Priory as a vibrant, engaged learning community with the aim for students to lead ‘brilliant lives’ and a values-based approach centered on ambition, respect, courage, pride and happiness.

Facilities

Forest School and outdoor learning area with woodland Small animal enclosure and chicken coop Pekin Bantams and Dwarf Lop Eared Rabbits (Forest and Autumn) Vegetable plots and a polytunnel Insect hotel Messy play area and hammocks Parachute canopy Established woodland Plot at local allotment Millie the school dog visits weekly

Curriculum Highlights

Pathway model with five pathways based on learning style to meet diverse needs Sixth Form Curriculum with blended pathways and LAP book for leavers Core curriculum elements: Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE, Play, Daily living skills, ICT, STEM Five Pathways (Pathway 1–5) with different teaching styles and supports Sixth Form curriculum and work-related opportunities, including Functional Skills, ASDAN units, Duke of Edinburgh, and career-related options

SEND Provision

Priory School provides SEND provision including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Support, and Allied Therapies; works with families and external services; individualised support for communication, sensory processing, daily living, and social skills.

Admissions Criteria

Priory School is a co-educational secondary special school for young people with severe learning disabilities and autism, aged 11–19. Admissions are governed by the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. The school is maintained by the Local Authority and entry is through application to the Croydon SEND team. All students will have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan. The local offer can be found on this website.