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The Priory School

Shropshire, SY3 9EESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2024
Progress 8
-1.55
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,102
of 3,141 nationally

About The Priory School

The Priory School in Shropshire is a state secondary for 11 to 16 year olds, and its pupil numbers tell a striking story. The school currently has 856 pupils on roll, but its official capacity is just 204 — meaning it is significantly over capacity, a strong signal of local demand. This is a mixed, non-religious school with no sixth form, and it operates as a boarding school as well. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 48.6%, which is notably high compared to the national average and suggests the school serves a community with considerable economic disadvantage. Despite this, the school has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across both its most recent graded inspection in 2014 and its ungraded inspection in 2024, where inspectors noted the school remains Outstanding but with concerns. The headteacher is Carolyn Knight.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLongden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9EE
HeadteacherCarolyn Knight
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils856
Free School Meals (FSM)48.6%
School Capacity856 / 204 (420% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
TheatreLibraryAstro TurfICT SuiteSwimming PoolDining HallSports HallTennis CourtsScience LabsMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RowingDanceSwimmingRugbyTennisHockeyBasketballAthleticsCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsFilm ClubCodingDramaDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: priory.tpstrust.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Priory School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.