Priory Academy
About Priory Academy
Priory Academy, a mixed state secondary in Central Bedfordshire for pupils aged 9 to 16, posts a Progress 8 score of -0.21. That is notably better than the local authority average of -0.46 for similar schools, placing it 7th out of 16 schools in the area and in the top half of the LA table. The school is oversubscribed, with 808 pupils against a capacity of 700, and 13.7% of students are eligible for free school meals. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2013. The school has no sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, and it is not a boarding or nursery provider.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Apr 2023Latest monitoring visit (20 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
After-school care
15:00-17:00
Source: prioryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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