224
Pupils · 2024/25
3%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 11/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySuffolk
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Priory School · All-through · Suffolk
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
224
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
3%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH
Local authority
Suffolk
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 224 | 7.4 | 100% | 3% | 53% | 10% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 207 | 7.6 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 11% | 33% |
| 2022/23 | 215 | 9.1 | 100% | 4% | 47% | 11% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 199 | 10.6 | 100% | 4% | 44% | 12% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 198 | 8.3 | 100% | 4% | 41% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 187 | 8.8 | 100% | 4% | 43% | 8% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 173 | 6.6 | 100% | 4% | 49% | 10% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 147 | 6.2 | 100% | 6% | 46% | 8% | 24% |
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