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The Priory School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school for pupils aged 11-16 located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It has about 840 pupils and was established in 1939.

The school was formerly a grammar school for girls. It converted to academy status in 2012 and is operated by the Priory School Trust. The school was also awarded Teaching School status from 2012 and is a business and enterprise college.

Principal

Michael Barratt

Values and vision

The Priory School celebrates its history and sense of tradition, as well as being forward-looking. The school aspires to achieve the best results for each pupil, regardless of their starting point. It also believes that education “is about developing well-rounded individuals, who are ready, willing and able to make their contribution to society”.  

The Priory School calls on its pupils to work hard, make good choices, and participate fully in school life. The school encourages students to set an example to each other. It aims to establish an atmosphere that enables pupils to develop values of being selfless, self-assured and successful.

At the heart of the Priory School’s ethos is a strong, positive working relationship between pupils and staff.

Ofsted

“Almost all students make outstanding progress throughout the school. Much teaching is outstanding and teachers throughout the school have very high expectations of students.”

“The behaviour of students and their attitudes to learning are usually exemplary...Students enjoy a good range of interesting subjects. Provision for their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding.”

View the Priory School’s latest Ofsted report