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Priory Academy
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA, Central Bedfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.0 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
808
Capacity
700
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 70% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.2 places it in the top 48% nationally, indicating a strong academic environment. However, with only 30% of students entering the EBacc, there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2017Older 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. | 46.2 | Top 48% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
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%. | 65% | 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%. | 7% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
White Other9.0%
Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.88446, -0.51527 · LU5 4JA
School details
Local authorityCentral Bedfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138181
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.prioryacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory Academy rated by Ofsted?
Priory Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2017.
Is Priory Academy a good school?
Priory Academy scores 64.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Priory Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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