Priory Academy
Details
| Age Range | 9-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Priory Academy, Britain Street, LU5 4JA |
| School Website | www.prioryacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1582661158 |
| URN | 138181 |
School Census
| Total | 770 |
| Girls/Boys | 375/395 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 112 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/06/2017 | Good |
| 25/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 66.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.47 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 85% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -4.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -3.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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