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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
206
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation for students aged 3-11. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected outcomes, indicating a positive performance relative to other institutions. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school, though the limited number of responses suggests that further parent engagement could be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
56%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi30.2%
Black African15.8%
White Other14.4%
Asian Other6.4%
White British5.9%
Asian Pakistani5.9%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed W+B African4.0%
Other2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Location
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52.13783, -0.47496 · MK40 1JD
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN109436
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.prioryprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Priory Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Priory Primary School a good school?
Priory Primary School scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Priory Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Priory Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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