Priory School

A good academy sponsor led school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priory School.

Southsea, PO40DL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.9%
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
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fawcett Road
Southsea, PO40DL
Phone
2392819115
Website
priorysouthsea.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141175
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DL
Website
http://www.priorysouthsea.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1250 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
1,252
Free School Meals
33.9% (424 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
Ebacc English:
86.5%
Ebacc Entry:
19.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.2%
Ebacc Languages:
28.7%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.55
Progress 8 Range:
-0.73 to -0.36

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
209
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,252 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy, Respect, Achieve"

enjoy respect achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Priory School is a fantastic place to work and learn with a distinctive ethos focused on high achievement and social development; aims to develop each student’s strengths and to ensure progress beyond the national average; emphasizes respectful, disciplined relationships and mutual trust.

Facilities

Recently relaid 3G all weather football pitch, available to hire as a full pitch or as a 9 a side half pitch. Dance studio plus 2 indoor Gymnasiums, perfect for dance lessons, fitness classes, martial arts and more. Recently refurbished Sports hall, mainly used for Volleyball but can also host other sports. Recently refurbished tennis centre, with brand new indoor cricket nets, badminton/pickleball courts, tennis courts and netball courts.

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