Priory School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hermitage Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3QN |
| Phone | 02086538222 |
| Reference Number | 101856 |
Priory School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all key areas with an outstanding rating for behaviour and attitudes. The school has established a positive environment where students enjoy attending and feel safe. Notable strengths include an ambitious curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, particularly in communication and reading skills. The dedication of the staff to support personal development is evident, as they actively prepare students for their future lives, equipping them with essential life skills through practical lessons and work experience opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.57%
Girls: 30.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 11 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 12 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 13 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 20.3% |
| Asian, Other | 16.7% |
| Caribbean | 10.9% |
| White, British | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High levels of pupil happiness and attendance.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.
- Ambitious and carefully designed curriculum.
- Effective strategies to develop communication and reading skills.
- Outstanding behaviour and positive relationships among pupils and staff.
- Successful implementation of assessments to support learning.
- Robust support systems for students' emotional well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of the phonics programme are not fully established.
- New approaches in the sixth form curriculum are inconsistent.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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