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Priory School

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Priory School

Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XN

Foundation school
Pupils
1,163
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.6%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.7%
Basics 9-5
52.4%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.4%
EBacc APS
4.35
EBacc 9-5
29.3%
EBacc 9-4
42.2%
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About Priory School

Priory School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,163 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Priory School

What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Priory School's latest exam results?
Priory School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Priory School located?
Priory School is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex (BN7 2XN).
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School has around 1,163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priory School with other schools?
View Priory School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Sussex.