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The Priory School
Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9EE, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.8 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
856
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 78%, while 56% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 45%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 52.7 | Top 20% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 45% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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52.69593, -2.76818 · SY3 9EE
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138216
School typeAcademy converter
Websitepriory.tpstrust.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory School rated by Ofsted?
The Priory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is The Priory School a good school?
The Priory School scores 78.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 The Priory School in GCSEs?
The Priory School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.7. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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