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Priory School

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Priory School

Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH

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Pupils
224
Ages
5-19
FSM
48.6%
Attainment 8
0.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.01
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Priory School

Priory School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. The school has around 224 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Priory School

What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Priory School's latest exam results?
Priory School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Priory School located?
Priory School is a secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (IP32 7BH).
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School has around 224 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 Suffolk.