Priory School
URN: 101856 • London SE19 3QN
Overview
- Name
- Priory School
- URN
- 101856
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086538222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hermitage Road, London SE19 3QN
Summary
Priory School is a community special school located in Croydon, London, catering to 138 mixed-gender students with a capacity of 139. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, guided by its core values of respect, courage, happiness, ambition, and pride. These values are integral to the school's mission to empower students to lead "brilliant lives" filled with choice and opportunity.
The curriculum at Priory School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students through a pathway model that groups learners based on their individual learning styles rather than cognitive ability. This approach allows for tailored educational experiences, ensuring that each student can thrive and prepare for adulthood. The pathways range from those supporting moderate learning disabilities to those catering to complex learning needs, promoting a holistic approach to personal development.
Priory School fosters a vibrant community, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, families, and local partners. The school regularly invites parents and prospective students to visit during Open Mornings, providing opportunities to engage with the school environment and its dedicated staff.
The curriculum at Priory School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students through a pathway model that groups learners based on their individual learning styles rather than cognitive ability. This approach allows for tailored educational experiences, ensuring that each student can thrive and prepare for adulthood. The pathways range from those supporting moderate learning disabilities to those catering to complex learning needs, promoting a holistic approach to personal development.
Priory School fosters a vibrant community, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, families, and local partners. The school regularly invites parents and prospective students to visit during Open Mornings, providing opportunities to engage with the school environment and its dedicated staff.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 139
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 50.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 96 | 42 | 139 | 50.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 97 | 42 | 139 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 100 | 38 | 139 | 50.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 100 | 38 | 136 | 50.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 137 | 99 | 38 | 136 | 51.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 94 | 38 | 132 | 48.00 |
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