The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- The Leap Community Trust
- Head
- Mrs Juliet Fraser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPolam School
Independent · 342m away
Livingstone Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Bedford College
16 plus · 695m away
Bedford Free School
Secondary · 818m away
Bedford School
Independent · 879m away
Queen's Park Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Bedford Girls' School
Independent · 1.1km away
Westfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Priory Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory Primary School?
Priory Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory Primary School take?
Priory Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory Primary School?
Priory Primary School is in Bedford, MK40 1JD, in the Bedford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Priory Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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