Priory School
About Priory School
Of the 78 parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 83% said they would recommend Priory School to other parents. That’s a strong vote of confidence, and it’s backed up by the fact that the school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, there were 105 applications for 57 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. 51 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 51 first-preference families were offered a place. On the survey, 95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 91% said their child feels safe. 84% felt the school has high expectations for their child, and 86% agreed their child does well there. The picture is slightly more mixed on how concerns are handled — 64% agreed they are dealt with properly, while 13% disagreed — and on SEND support, 80% agreed the school gives children the support they need, though 16% strongly disagreed.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 78 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
12 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities 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
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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