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The Priory School
Goodgraded 07/11/2023Ages 11–16856 pupilsDoes not apply
The Priory School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Shrewsbury, within the Shropshire local authority. The school has around 856 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/11/2023, The Priory School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 54 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Shrewsbury can view The Priory School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 07/11/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence18.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals13.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.7
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths56%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry45%
EBacc average point score4.72
DfE, 2024/25
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