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Priors Court School

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Priors Court School

Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9NU

Independent school · Ages 5–20 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Downe House
3.1 km away · Other independent school
Mary Hare School
3.32 km away · Non-maintained special school
Good
The Castle School
5.3 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Trinity School
5.38 km away · Academy converter
Good
Engaging Potential
5.91 km away · Other independent special school

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About Priors Court School

Priors Court School is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 10 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 64 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Prior's Court Road, Thatcham, RG18 9NU | More schools in West Berkshire

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Frequently asked questions about Priors Court School

What do parents say about Priors Court School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 10 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Priors Court School.
Where is Priors Court School located?
Priors Court School is a secondary school in Thatcham, West Berkshire (RG18 9NU).
How many pupils attend Priors Court School?
Priors Court School has around 64 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priors Court School with other schools?
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