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The Priory School

State school · Hitchin, SG5 2UR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,231 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,231 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Geraint Edwards

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 22 %
Other 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Oughton Primary and Nursery School 11 %
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School 10 %
Ickleford Primary School 9 %
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School 8 %
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School 5 %
Whitehill Junior School 4 %
Pirton School 3 %
Purwell Primary School 3 %
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 2 %
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Mary Exton Primary School 2 %
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
68%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.80
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
80
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,231
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Bedford Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 2UR
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Telephone: 01462 622300

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.priory.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information The Priory School Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR
1,231 Pupil numbers
17 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
80 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
68%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.50
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 191 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.80
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 25 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 7 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 12 C
Mathematics GCE A level 11 B
History GCE A level 24 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 B
Geography GCE A level 16 B
Film Studies GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 10 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 12 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Priory School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 20 and has 12 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
Sixth form provision Good
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