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Priory School
Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XN
Priory School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (East Sussex). It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Hearing impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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