The Priory School
URN: 138216 • Shrewsbury SY3 9EE
Overview
- Name
- The Priory School
- URN
- 138216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Pope (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01743284000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9EE
Summary
The Priory School, located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 856 students, slightly above its capacity of 840. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and respectful environment where both students and staff work collaboratively to promote a holistic education. The core values of being Selfless, Self-assured, and Successful are central to the school's ethos, encouraging students to strive for personal and academic excellence.
The curriculum at The Priory School is designed to engage students through dynamic and innovative teaching methods, ensuring that learning is both captivating and effective. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and a House System that allows students to explore new interests and develop their skills beyond the classroom.
The Priory School emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, which is essential for creating a positive learning atmosphere. The school is committed to upholding British values, promoting democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect within its community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its vibrant culture and educational approach.
The curriculum at The Priory School is designed to engage students through dynamic and innovative teaching methods, ensuring that learning is both captivating and effective. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and a House System that allows students to explore new interests and develop their skills beyond the classroom.
The Priory School emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff and students, which is essential for creating a positive learning atmosphere. The school is committed to upholding British values, promoting democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect within its community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its vibrant culture and educational approach.
Useful links
- Local Governing Body (governance)
- Key Information & Finances (governance)
- Local Governing Body Information (governance)
- Local Governing Body (governance)
- Alumni Presentations & Engagement (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Careers Support and Events (calendar)
- Open Events Information September 2025 (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Belvidere School (74.3)
- Meole Brace School (70.5)
- The Thomas Adams School, Wem (68.1)
- The Thomas Adams School (65.0)
- Mary Webb School and Science College (63.0)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE 3-18 EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 856
- Boys
- 423
- Girls
- 433
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 856 | 423 | 433 | 840 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 852 | 426 | 426 | 840 | 10.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 844 | 449 | 395 | 840 | 8.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 844 | 449 | 395 | 840 | 8.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 842 | 446 | 396 | 840 | 7.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 853 | 442 | 411 | 840 | 5.80 |
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