The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 592
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Orchard Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HE
Town setting
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Lent Rise School
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cippenham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Cippenham School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School currently has 592 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory School take?
Priory School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priory School?
Priory School is in Slough, SL1 6HE, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory School have a sixth form?
No, Priory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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