Priors Hall - A Learning Community

A not judged academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priors Hall - A Learning Community.

Corby, NN175EB Ofsted: Not Judged Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
22 October 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Gretton Road
Priors Hall
Corby, NN175EB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146712
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gretton Road, Priors Hall, Corby, NN17 5EB
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
470
Free School Meals
9.4% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.2 (9.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
470 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"in a world where you can be anything, be kind"

Respect Curiosity Kindness Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Tess McQuade. Priors Hall – a Learning Community emphasises high expectations, a values-led culture (kind, resilient, respectful and curious), and partnership with families. The motto highlights kindness, and the curriculum is language-rich with a focus on texts across subjects.

Facilities

Priors Hall Community Centre facilities (via Priors Hall Park Community Centre)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care is listed under Wrap Around Care with Breakfast Club and two Teatime Club options. Breakfast Club staff include Avalynn Macneil, Kristina Martin, Miss Louise McAuliffe, Branka Spirkoska (EY) and Andrea Rzymski (EY). EY Teatime Club staff are Hannah Hollyhead, Rachel Hollyhead and Josie Chalmers. Teatime Club staff include Kristina Martin, Ava Macneill (Cook), Nasima Khanam (Cook), Catherine Foulds, Lennon Mackenzie, Esmae Chisolm and Harry Walker.

SEND Provision

Priors Hall is committed to providing the best possible education for all pupils, with high aspirations and consistency of progress for every child. The school works with families and external agencies to meet individual SEND needs, uses personalised strategies, and references the SEND information and North Northamptonshire Local Offer. The SENDCo is Lucy Nisbet and there is a Priors Hall SEND Report and SEND policies available.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled through North Northamptonshire Council. The Nursery has 60 full-time equivalent places allocated based on registration date, with registrations open from birth. Nursery applications for September start must be submitted via the school website by 31 May, with allocation notified by 1 July. In-year transfers depend on places available. Appeals and other admissions processes are outlined in the Admissions Policy and related guidance. Travel assistance information is provided by NCC policies. For more details see NCC admissions pages.

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