Priory School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mountfield Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2XN |
| Phone | 01273476231 |
| Reference Number | 114598 |
Priory School continues to demonstrate good performance, maintaining a broad and engaging curriculum that aligns with its inclusive and creative aims. Most pupils achieve well and progress to successful further educational paths or employment. The specially resourced provisions for students with complex SEND are particularly strong, offering excellent support. However, concerns exist regarding the performance of disadvantaged pupils in public examinations, as well as some variability in the support provided for SEND students in other areas of the school. Additionally, while most pupils behave well, a small number struggle to meet the school's expectations around behaviour.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1163 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.54%
Girls: 47.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 111 | 237 |
| 8 | 118 | 118 | 236 |
| 9 | 118 | 112 | 230 |
| 10 | 125 | 109 | 234 |
| 11 | 124 | 102 | 226 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad and engaging curriculum
- Strong support for pupils with complex SEND
- High quality education with ambitious aims
- Most pupils achieve well
- Effective pastoral care and support
Areas for Improvement
- Disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well in public examinations
- Inconsistent support for SEND pupils outside specialist provisions
- A small number of pupils exhibit defiant and anti-social behaviour
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 169 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 115 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 104 | 50 |
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