The Priory School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UROpen in maps

The Priory School is a secondary school in Hitchin for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Hitchin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 March 2013, report published 19 April 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

195 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.5

48.5, 2.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths49.2%

49.2%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.1%

64.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc32.8%

32.8%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.28

4.28, 0.19 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

122 students

Average point score per A level entry36.52

36.52, 1.52 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,221 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300

Eligible for free school meals23.7%

23.7%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.5%

7.5%, 14.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.1%

18.1%, 3.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Priory School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hitchin Boys' School0.8 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 57.1
Hitchin Girls' School1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 57.8
Fearnhill School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 38.9
The Highfield School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.7
Kingshott School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Matt Blayney
Phone
01462622300
Website
priory.herts.sch.uk
Address
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
117499

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.