Priory School

URN: 137433 • Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BH

Overview

Name
Priory School
URN
137433
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
58.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Executive Head: Lawrence Chapman Head of School Sharron White (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01284761934
Website
Visit
Address
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BH

Summary

Priory School, located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is an outstanding academy special converter that caters to young people aged 5-18 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). With a current enrolment of 224 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 204, ensuring a supportive environment with small class sizes averaging 10-15 students. Each class is staffed by a teacher and a support staff member, fostering individual attention and care.

The curriculum at Priory School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, primarily following the red curriculum pathway, while also offering support and extension through green and yellow pathways. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the social, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs of each pupil. This commitment is reflected in their aim to prepare students for independent and productive lives beyond school.

Set within seven acres of grounds, Priory School provides a nurturing community context where students can thrive. The school features a sensory room and access to local leisure facilities, enhancing the overall learning experience. Priory School works closely with families to address individual barriers to learning, ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential.

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Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Capacity
204
Pupils
224
Boys
133
Girls
91
FSM %
48.60
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-10-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 224 133 91 204 48.60
2024-09-11 207 130 77 204 41.20
2023-09-11 199 129 70 204 34.10
2022-09-11 199 129 70 204 34.10
2021-09-11 198 132 66 175 38.20
2020-09-11 189 128 61 175 30.20

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