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Priory Community School
Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.1 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,485
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 60% nationally. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 36% reach grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 41% of schools, suggesting a competitive environment for students.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other5.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.36438, -2.90991 · BS22 6BP
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN137300
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pcsa.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Community School rated by Ofsted?
Priory Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Priory Community School a good school?
Priory Community School scores 41.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Community School in GCSEs?
Priory Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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