Priestnall School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Priestnall School.

Stockport, SK43HP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 82.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
29 October 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Priestnall Road
Heaton Mersey
Stockport, SK43HP
Phone
1615497300
Website
priestnallschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149936
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3HP
Website
www.priestnallschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAURUS TRUST
Capacity
1275 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
1,272
Free School Meals
13.1% (167 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.1
English Attainment 8:
11.9
Maths Attainment 8:
11.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.1
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
10.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.6%
Ebacc Languages:
11.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.40
Progress 8 Range:
0.23 to 0.58

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.0 (+30.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.8 (+17.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.4 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
212
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,272 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Cornerstones: Academic Aspiration Leadership and Service Culture and Creativity Competition and Physical Endeavour KASH (Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills and Habits)

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Priestnall School with Head of School Rachel Howarth; outline of the school’s vision and Cornerstones approach, emphasising opportunities and the KASH framework.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Club Priestnall

Sports

3G football pitch Badminton Pickleball Netball Basketball Volleyball 5 a side Table tennis Squash Dance

Facilities

one 9 a side 3G pitch four badminton courts four pickleball courts one netball court one basketball court one volleyball court one 5 a side court four table tennis courts one squash court one dance studio gym

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones curriculum framework: Academic Aspiration, Leadership and Service, Culture and Creativity, Competition and Physical Endeavour KASH – Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills and Habits KS3 Curriculum Overview KS4 Curriculum Overview Assessment information Remote Education information

SEND Provision

SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disability) provision is personalised to a student’s needs; the school works with students, parents/carers and outside agencies to help students fulfil their potential, function independently within the school and outside world, and remove barriers; contact is available via the SEND section and a dedicated email address.

Admissions Criteria

The Laurus Trust is the admissions authority for Priestnall School and uses Stockport Local Authority’s coordinated admissions process; applications are made through the Local Authority; offer day is early March; there is information about catchment and admissions policy documents available.

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