Priory School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Southsea, Portsmouth
PO4 0DL
Composite score
55.9

School overview

Priory School is a secondary school serving Southsea, Portsmouth, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. It has 1,247 pupils aged 11 to 16 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Priory School 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 44.7 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 4.4 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

44% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 67% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#275
In South East
#2
In Portsmouth
Top 56%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
44.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
44%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
67%
% EBacc grade 5+
16%
EBacc average points score
3.89

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,247 % FSM ever-6 35.0% % EAL 20.0% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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