The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,163
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- The Lewes Co-operative Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mr Jon Curtis-Brignell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestern Road Community Primary School
Primary · 846m away
Southover CofE Primary School
Primary · 846m away
Lewes Old Grammar School
Independent · 885m away
South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Independent · 2.2km away
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Priory School a selective school?
No. Priory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School currently has 1,163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory School take?
Priory School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Priory School?
Priory School is in Lewes, BN7 2XN, in the East Sussex 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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