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Priory School
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.9 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
224
Capacity
204
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing quality education. However, the current data indicates challenges in academic performance, as there are no students achieving the expected grades in English and Maths. This may be a consideration for parents prioritizing strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 0.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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52.24818, 0.72778 · IP32 7BH
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137433
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory School rated by Ofsted?
Priory School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Priory School a good school?
Priory School scores 59.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 0.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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