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Priory School

Southsea · Portsmouth · PO4 0DL. secondary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Portsmouth index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
—
Attainment 8
44.7
English & maths 9–4
67%

Ofsted publication date: 15/01/2023. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?

Priory School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 15/01/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Priory School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 44.7. English and maths 9–4: 67%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Priory School?

Priory School is in Southsea (PO4 0DL), Portsmouth. URN 141175.

How do I compare Priory School with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Priory School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 22 November 2022). Open the full PDF for context.

Pupils experience a personal development curriculum which is exceptional. This includes a vast array of clubs, visits and residential trips. Leaders have thought carefully about what to offer to ensure that it enriches the lives of all pupils. These wider opportunities have been well designed by staff to tie into the…

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From the school's website

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Ethos & values

I believe Priory School is a truly excellent school; it is a place where staff are committed and proud to work, a place which Governors and parents, carers and guardians are proud to support and a school to which students are proud to belong.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-16

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Priory School
URN: 141175
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Southsea
Postcode: PO4 0DL
Ofsted overall: Good (15/01/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/141175/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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