The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sharron White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLearning Support, Western Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 912m away
Sebert Wood Community Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
King Edward VI CEVC School
Secondary · 1.6km away
First Base Bury St Edmunds
Academy · 1.7km away
Abbots Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Abbots Green Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priory School take?
Priory School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Priory School?
Priory School is in Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priory School have a sixth form?
Yes, Priory School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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