Priory School

A good foundation school school in East Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priory School.

Lewes, BN72XN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
64.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 75.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
25 February 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mountfield Road
Lewes, BN72XN
Phone
1273476231
Website
priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114598
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN
Website
http://www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership
Capacity
1,160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,154
Free School Meals
18.7% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
50.2 (+30.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.8 (+23.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.3 (+13.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.48 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
192
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,154 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Knowing Belonging Becoming

Head Teacher's Message

Priory School is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive with a long-standing history of academic excellence and strong pastoral care. It aims to balance academic excellence with wellbeing and to be a leading inclusive and creative state secondary school where students gain powerful knowledge, feel connected, and become ethically aware citizens ready to take their place in the world.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND provision aims to be inclusive and creative; Lead SENDCOs are Emma Saadatzadeh (Y7, Y9, Y11) [email protected] and Jess Dench (Y8, Y10, Y6 transition) [email protected]; SEND Information Report and SEND Policy are available.

Admissions Criteria

Main round applications via Home Authority; in-year applications via East Sussex County Council; waiting lists are ordered by oversubscription criteria; Priory Determination Policy 2026-2027; appeals process via ESCC; for inquiries email [email protected].

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