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The Priory School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Alison Pope

corporate_fareTHE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST

location_onShrewsbury, SY3 9EE

language Visit Website phone 1743284000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

849

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Attainment 8

52.7

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Shropshire

#644 of 3,216 nationally

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The Priory School is a Academy converter secondary school in Shrewsbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

The Priory School is an academy converter in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 856 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7, placing the school #1 in Shropshire and #644 of 3,216 nationally. 55.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

55.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.0%

Entering EBacc44.90%

EBacc APS4.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.30%

EBacc APS4.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.87

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.69

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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

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 November 2023

Inspection Report

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13 June 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-11-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2013-06-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-02-10

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

4.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 856 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.7%, which is below 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)	856	40	4.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	849	27	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	856	20	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	852	37	4.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	854	54	6.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	849	40	4.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	849	47	5.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	853	40	4.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	844	24	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	844	30	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	845	28	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	844	10	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	842	4	0.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	844	26	3.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	853	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	853	20	2.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	849	24	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	843	11	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	843	26	3.1%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	842	30	3.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	838	26	3.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	838	16	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	836	22	2.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	842	11	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	844	20	2.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	842	18	2.1%	3.1%	0

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

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

35.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree7%

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

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree43%

agree14%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

not applicable21%

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.

strongly agree64%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree7%

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

strongly agree57%

agree29%

disagree7%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree64%

agree14%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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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.

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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