Priory School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mount Road Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BH |
| Phone | 01284761934 |
| Reference Number | 137433 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.38%
Girls: 40.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| 7 | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| 8 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 9 | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| 10 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 11 | 23 | 9 | 32 |
| 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2024-09-10 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-11 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 10 September 2024 |
| 2018-10-16 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 12 November 2018 |
| 2014-11-05 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 01 December 2014 |
| 2013-07-04 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 06 September 2013 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Priory School | |
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 23 February 2010 |
| 2007-01-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 07 February 2007 |
| 2003-01-13 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2003 |
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 23 February 2010 |
| 2007-01-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 07 February 2007 |
| 2003-01-13 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2003 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
How many students meet the standards
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Sebert Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EG |
0.6 miles |
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Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RE |
0.67 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QG |
0.82 miles |
|
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7PJ |
1.04 miles |
|
Hardwick Primary School
Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PW |
1.07 miles |
|
St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy
Grove Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BJ |
1.07 miles |
|
Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery
Brooklands Close, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3JX |
1.2 miles |
|
Tollgate Primary School
Tollgate Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6DG |
1.27 miles |
|
South Lee School
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT |
1.3 miles |
|
Howard Community Academy
Beard Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6SA |
1.78 miles |
|
Sexton's Manor Primary School
Greene Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG |
1.8 miles |
|
Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
School Road, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2RJ |
2.39 miles |
|
Ickworth Park Primary School
Meadow Drive, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5SB |
2.92 miles |
|
Rougham Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Rougham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9JJ |
3.32 miles |
|
Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, IP30 0UA |
3.45 miles |
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Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RT |
4.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Learning Support, Western Area Education Office
New Shire Hall, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AR |
0.57 miles |
|
King Edward VI CEVC School
Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH |
1.02 miles |
|
Sir Peter Hall School
Airfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP32 7PJ |
1.08 miles |
|
West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RL |
1.17 miles |
|
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU |
1.2 miles |
|
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RF |
1.23 miles |
|
St Benedict's Catholic School
Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6RH |
1.29 miles |
|
Sybil Andrews Academy
Rougham Tower Avenue, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB |
1.33 miles |
|
Riverwalk School
Mayfield Road, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2PD |
1.6 miles |
|
Thurston Community College
Norton Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 3PB |
3.49 miles |
|
Culford School
|
4.07 miles |