Priory Junior School
About Priory Junior School
Priory Junior School in Gedling is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and its headline academic metrics sit noticeably below the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 52% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Nottinghamshire average of 61% for primary schools. That gap of nine percentage points places the school in the bottom half of all primaries in the county, ranking 164th out of 286. Its national percentile of roughly 75 means it sits just above the bottom quarter of schools across England. The school’s ranking within Gedling itself is 29th out of 32, putting it in the bottom 10% of its immediate borough. For parents weighing up local options, these figures suggest Priory Junior is not a high-performing choice on raw attainment, though the context of its intake — with 31.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals — is worth bearing in mind.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
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.
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