The Priory School
URN: 117499 • Hitchin SG5 2UR
Overview
- Name
- The Priory School
- URN
- 117499
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geraint Edwards (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462622300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bedford Road, Hitchin SG5 2UR
Summary
The Priory School, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,242 students, against a capacity of 1,300. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering both academic achievement and personal development among its pupils. With a significant percentage of students (23.20%) eligible for free school meals, The Priory School is committed to addressing diverse needs and ensuring equitable access to educational resources.
The curriculum at The Priory School is designed to challenge and engage students, preparing them for future academic and career pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, incorporating a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and development. This holistic approach aims to cultivate not only academic skills but also social and emotional resilience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Priory School's ethos, encouraging strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. The school actively seeks to create a collaborative environment where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at The Priory School is designed to challenge and engage students, preparing them for future academic and career pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on a well-rounded education, incorporating a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and development. This holistic approach aims to cultivate not only academic skills but also social and emotional resilience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of The Priory School's ethos, encouraging strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. The school actively seeks to create a collaborative environment where students can thrive academically and socially, contributing positively to the wider community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Commitment (governance)
- Meet Our Governors (governance)
- Role Of A Governor (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- 01462 622300 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Letter from Mr Blayney 5th September 2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hitchin Girls' School (75.1)
- Hitchin Boys' School (72.4)
- Hitchin Boys' School (45.2)
- Hitchin Girls' School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1242
- Boys
- 640
- Girls
- 602
- FSM %
- 23.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1242 | 640 | 602 | 1300 | 23.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1231 | 635 | 596 | 1300 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1273 | 663 | 610 | 1231 | 15.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1273 | 663 | 610 | 1135 | 15.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1208 | 616 | 592 | 1135 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1206 | 605 | 601 | 1135 | 11.00 |
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