Priory Academy

A good academy converter school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priory Academy.

Dunstable, LU54JA Ofsted: Good Age 9-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 3.0%
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
13 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Priory Academy, Britain Street
Dunstable, LU54JA
Phone
1582661158
Website
prioryacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138181
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, LU5 4JA
Website
http://www.prioryacademy.co.uk/
Age range
9-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
700 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
791
Free School Meals
15.0% (119 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.4 (+10.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
99
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
791 pupils
9-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement Care and kindness Excellence Democracy Mutual Respect Individual Liberty The Rule of Law Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr I. Bailey welcomes visitors and describes Priory Academy as a mixed extended secondary comprehensive Academy with around 800 students, strong pastoral care and high behaviour expectations. The school emphasizes community, student leadership, and an innovative, broad curriculum with a focus on core subjects as well as arts and creativity, guided by ACE values and British Values.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is innovative and relevant with emphasis on English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages. Promotion of and dedication to the arts and creativity.

Wraparound Care

PACE Club (Wraparound Care)

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