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The Priory School
Goodgraded 05/10/2022Ages 11–181,242 pupilsDoes not apply
The Priory School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,242 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2022, The Priory School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hitchin can view The Priory School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals23.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.5
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry33%
EBacc average point score4.28
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.5
Value added+0.13Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
Retention92%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Hitchin
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