Priory Community School

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priory Community School.

Weston-Super-Mare, BS226BP Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 60.8%
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
20 February 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Queensway
Weston-Super-Mare, BS226BP
Phone
1934511411
Website
pcsa.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137300
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP
Website
www.pcsa.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1500 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
1,502
Free School Meals
17.7% (266 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (54 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
9.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
95.9%
Ebacc Entry:
10.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.8%
Ebacc Languages:
31.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.29 to 0.03

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
250
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,502 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Students First"

Aspiration Integrity Respect

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based, knowledge-rich curriculum designed to build mastery Four learning cycles per year (19 cycles across Years 7–11) with knowledge tests, regular homework and knowledge organisers Module front sheets and a holistic five-year journey (Year 7–11) rather than traditional Key Stages Broad GCSE options including humanities, arts, sciences and languages (French and Spanish) Curriculum aims to prepare students for progression to post-16 education and work

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