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 |
Priory School continues to maintain its status as an outstanding institution following its recent ungraded inspection. While the overall judgment remains high, the evidence suggests that the school may not achieve the same rating if a graded inspection were conducted now. This highlights the need for the school to address various aspects of its educational provision to sustain its successful reputation. Currently, all pupils progress well, particularly in personal development and social skills, supported well in a safe learning environment that encourages independence. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and subject leadership were noted, suggesting areas for potential improvement in educational delivery.
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 | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 16 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Priory School | |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop strong social and emotional skills in a supportive environment.
- The reading curriculum is effective, and pupils achieve well in phonics.
- High attendance rates demonstrate pupil engagement and commitment.
- The curriculum for personal development is coherent and well-implemented.
- The school offers a wide range of life skills education and practical support.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning is inconsistent in some areas, affecting learning continuity.
- Subject leadership lacks sufficient oversight in certain subjects.
- Teachers sometimes struggle to adapt tasks to meet varying levels of pupil understanding.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Progress 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) |
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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.
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