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Priory School
Goodgraded 22/11/2022Ages 11–161,247 pupils
Priory School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Southsea, within the Portsmouth local authority. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/11/2022, Priory School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Southsea can view Priory School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 22/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.7
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake35.2%
Free school meals35.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.4%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.5%
Attendance89.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Southsea
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