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Priory Community School

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corporate_fareTHE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST

location_onWeston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,513

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#8 in North Somerset

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Priory Community School is a Academy converter secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Priory Community School is an academy converter in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,485 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #8 in North Somerset and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 36.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

36.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.2%

Entering EBacc16.20%

EBacc APS3.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.30%

EBacc APS3.65

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.82

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.79

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.74

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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06 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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30 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-20

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-11-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-06-30

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(59 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,485 pupils. During this period, there were 112 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,485	112	7.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,489	104	7.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,503	111	7.4%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,502	139	9.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,506	129	8.6%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,499	113	7.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,513	91	6.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,518	55	3.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,479	40	2.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,480	37	2.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,474	78	5.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,426	75	5.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,426	41	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,423	88	6.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,392	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,392	53	3.8%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,394	88	6.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,318	46	3.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,330	44	3.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,327	62	4.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,261	46	3.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,266	8	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,260	23	1.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,253	7	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,259	22	1.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,267	16	1.3%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree42%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree43%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree29%

disagree20%

strongly disagree17%

don't know1%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree38%

agree16%

disagree19%

strongly disagree27%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree44%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree55%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree55%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree49%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree38%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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