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The Priory School
Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9EE
The Priory School is a non-selective academy. It has about 850 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Attendance and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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