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Priory School

Priory School, London
Special school

Priory School

Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN

A Good-rated special school in London.

Community special school
Pupils
138
Ages
11-19
FSM
50.6%
Capacity
139
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2024

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Priory School

Priory School is a secondary school in London, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). The school has around 138 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hermitage Road, London, SE19 3QN | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Priory School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Priory School

What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Priory School located?
Priory School is a secondary school in London, Croydon (SE19 3QN).
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School has around 138 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priory School with other schools?
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