Kings Priory School
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Huntington Place Tynemouth North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 4RF |
| Phone | 019125802700 |
| Reference Number | 139658 |
Kings Priory School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school with high academic standards and an ambition for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school offers a broad curriculum that supports pupils from early years through sixth form, leading to strong academic outcomes evidenced by above-average results in national tests and GCSEs. Pupils are generally well-behaved, engaged, and feel safe, with many opportunities available for extracurricular activities that foster their talents and interests. Despite the overall positive environment, there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning the behavior of a small number of secondary pupils who do not consistently demonstrate positive attitudes. While the majority of students adhere to the school's expectations and policies, the school recognizes the need to enforce greater consistency in behavior and respect among all pupils to enhance the learning environment further. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the pandemic, providing valuable insights into the school's recovery and ongoing development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1565 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.46%
Girls: 47.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 42 | 90 |
| 2 | 49 | 39 | 88 |
| 3 | 44 | 47 | 91 |
| 4 | 41 | 51 | 92 |
| 5 | 50 | 43 | 93 |
| 6 | 45 | 48 | 93 |
| 7 | 74 | 70 | 144 |
| 8 | 77 | 63 | 140 |
| 9 | 77 | 63 | 140 |
| 10 | 77 | 64 | 141 |
| 11 | 81 | 44 | 125 |
| 12 | 70 | 67 | 137 |
| 13 | 46 | 57 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 07 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High academic standards across all key stages
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with effective teaching
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs
- Effective phonics teaching and early reading support
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum
- Active involvement in extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils in the secondary phase do not display positive attitudes
- Inconsistencies in respect towards protected characteristics among some pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 57.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 74.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 87.1% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.73 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.52 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 18.6% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 127 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 30 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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