The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 292 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,485
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Angelos Markoutsas (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Queensway, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBecket Primary School
Primary · 510m away
St Georges Church School
Primary · 672m away
Castle Batch Community Primary School
Primary · 884m away
Castle Batch Primary School Academy
Primary · 884m away
St Mark's Ecumenical Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Baytree School
Special school · 1.4km away
Herons' Moor Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Mendip Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Priory Community School a selective school?
No. Priory Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Priory Community School's Ofsted rating?
Priory Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Community School?
Priory Community School currently has 1,485 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Community School take?
Priory Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Priory Community School?
Priory Community School is in Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 6BP, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Community School have a sixth form?
No, Priory Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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