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The Priory School

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The Priory School

Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR

Foundation school
Pupils
1,242
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.2%
Attainment 8
48.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.0%
Basics 9-5
48.7%

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
32.8%
EBacc APS
4.27
EBacc 9-5
16.4%
EBacc 9-4
21.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.52
A*-A Grades
26.5%
A*-B Grades
55.3%
AAB+ %
26.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 149 students entered

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About The Priory School

The Priory School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. The school has around 1,242 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Priory School

What is The Priory School's Ofsted rating?
The Priory School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Priory School's latest exam results?
The Priory School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Priory School located?
The Priory School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 2UR).
How many pupils attend The Priory School?
The Priory School has around 1,242 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Priory School with other schools?
View The 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 Hertfordshire.