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Priory School
Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.6 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,163
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 47% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 52% reach grade 5 or higher. However, parents may want to consider the school's LocaleIQ score of 51.6, which indicates it performs better than 52% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.4 | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.86907, 0.01624 · BN7 2XN
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114598
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory School rated by Ofsted?
Priory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2015.
Is Priory School a good school?
Priory School scores 51.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Priory School in GCSEs?
Priory School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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