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Priory Community School

Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
36.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.846.4
2023/2444.346.4
2024/2544.246.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/230.000.00
2023/24-0.130.00
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.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
16.2%
EBacc APS
3.61
EBacc 9-5
6.9%
EBacc 9-4
12.1%
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3.01 km away · Free schools
Good
Hans Price Academy
4.77 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Voyage Learning Campus
5.19 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About Priory Community School

Priory Community School is a secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,485 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP | More schools in North Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Priory Community School

What is Priory Community School's Ofsted rating?
Priory Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Priory Community School's latest exam results?
Priory Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Priory Community School located?
Priory Community School is a secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset (BS22 6BP).
How many pupils attend Priory Community School?
Priory Community School has around 1,485 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Priory Community School with other schools?
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