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Priory School is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, Birmingham, with a published age range of 0-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 0-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Priory School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Priory School brings early years, prep, senior and Sixth Form pupils together in Edgbaston, with the age stages moving from 0-4 through prep at 5-11 to senior study at 11-18. The registered range is 0-18, and there is no boarding provision. That all-through structure gives the co-educational community a continuity that reaches from the youngest pupils to post-16 study.
Catholic heritage informs the character, while pupils of all faiths and none are welcomed. The curriculum is planned around age, need and aptitude, and Sixth Form pupils can choose from an extensive range of subjects. GCSE and A-level results have typically been in line with or above predictions from pupils' starting points, while the 2023 inspection found the relevant standards met.
Dedicated senior enrichment time, a broad activity programme, community and charitable projects and Eco Club's environmental action all extend learning beyond lessons. Development planning needs to be clearer, and performance data needs more consistent use in teaching; those areas for improvement sit alongside the strengths of the all-through structure and its pastoral and co-curricular life.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 87.1% grade 5+ in English and maths and 59.2 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 28.6% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 59.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 87.1%
- EBacc APS
- 5.33
- EBacc entry
- 48.4%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 0-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Barry Doherty
- Pupil roll
- 330 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Postcode
- B15 2UR
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Barry Doherty
School contact
- School phone
- 01214404103
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01214404103
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior day tuition £5,040-£5,520 per term, including VAT, 2026/27.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 59.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 87.1% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 87.1% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.33 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 28.6% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 37.67 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 14 November 2023
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2023 records an inspection beginning 14 November 2023. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Priory School handle admissions?
Priory School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Priory School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Priory School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Priory School?
Priory School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 14 November 2023.