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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.2 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,247
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.7, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 56% nationally. Additionally, 67% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 30%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
White Other7.4%
Black African5.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.79508, -1.07675 · PO4 0DL
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN141175
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.priorysouthsea.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Priory School rated by Ofsted?
Priory School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Priory School a good school?
Priory School scores 69.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 44.7. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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