The Priory School

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

Hitchin, SG52UR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.9%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
19 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Bedford Road
Hitchin, SG52UR
Phone
1462622300
Website
priory.herts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117499
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
Website
http://www.priory.herts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1,300 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
1,231
Free School Meals
20.7% (255 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
30.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
53%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
117 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.9 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,231 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence in education, for every young person, every day"

Responsibility Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher states a commitment to empowering every child to meet their aspirations through a rich and ambitious curriculum, extensive extracurricular and enrichment opportunities, inspirational teaching, and dedicated pastoral care.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Before school, a free breakfast of toast and jam or milk and cereal is available in the café from 8am.

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