Priory School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Address | Hermitage Road, SE19 3QN |
| School Website | www.priorycroydon.org.uk |
| Telephone | 2086538222 |
| URN | 101856 |
School Census
| Total | 139 |
| Girls/Boys | 39/100 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 28.1%/71.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 43.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 70 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Good |
| 14/11/2013 | Good |
| 12/10/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 July 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 28 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 31 October 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 14 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 October 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 27 April 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 March 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 25% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 25% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 20.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 14.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 20.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 16.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 11.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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