The Priory School

A good academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Priory School.

Shrewsbury, SY39EE 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
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 83.2%
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
7 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Longden Road
Shrewsbury, SY39EE
Phone
1743284000
Website
priory.tpstrust.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138216
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9EE
Website
http://priory.tpstrust.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
840 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
852
Free School Meals
10.9% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.2 (+31.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.0 (+14.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
142
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
852 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Selfless Self-assured Successful

Religious Philosophy (RP), PSHE, Citizenship and SMSC provision are embedded across the curriculum and underpin the school’s ethos; the school emphasises British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and promotes tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs C Knight. The school emphasizes the core values Selfless, Self-assured and Successful and aims to provide a holistic, high-quality education with a strong, respectful relationship between staff and students.

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