The short version
86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–20
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 64
- Capacity
- 86%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Franks (Head of School)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2007 | Inspection
Standard inspection
November 2002 | Inspection
Location
Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Priors Court School's Ofsted rating?
Priors Court School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priors Court School?
Priors Court School currently has 64 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priors Court School take?
Priors Court School caters for pupils aged 5 to 20.
Where is Priors Court School?
Priors Court School is in Thatcham, RG18 9NU, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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