The Priory Church of England School

StateSecondaryChurch of England

SecondaryAges 11–16671 pupils

West Bank, RH4 3DGWebsite01306887337

671 pupilsAges 11–16

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

671 / 1,000 (67%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Jo Trimnell

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 40.1

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

10.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

10.9%vs 7.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate10.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence32.7%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.7%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans8.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder43 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health29 pupils (21%)

Specific Learning Difficulty24 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty13 pupils (9%)

Other13 pupils (9%)

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (9%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)38

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils671

Free school meals17.4%

English as additional language6.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British82.0%

White Other5.2%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Indian1.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.9%

Mixed Other1.6%

Asian Other1.2%

Unclassified1.0%

Black African1.0%

Other0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

White Irish0.3%

Pakistani0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Black Other0.1%

Traveller Irish0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£2,405

total expenditure per pupil

£-7,195 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£1,441

Support staff£236

Premises£62

Energy£89

Learning resources£96

Income per pupil£2,526

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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