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Priory School

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Priory School

Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DL

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Pupils
1,247
Ages
11-16
FSM
34.2%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.0%
Basics 9-5
43.4%

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
29.8%
EBacc APS
3.88
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
21.1%
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About Priory School

Priory School is a secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 1,247 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DL | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2016 — 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 2022 inspection.
What are Priory School's latest exam results?
Priory School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Priory School located?
Priory School is a secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO4 0DL).
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School has around 1,247 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 Portsmouth.