# The Priory School — Hitchin, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.5/5 from 5 published reviews
- **Students:** 1250
- **Principal:** Mr Blayney

## Contact

- **Address:** The Priory School, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2UR
- **Phone:** 01462 622300
- **Website:** http://www.priory.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hitchin/the-priory-school-7165

## About

The Priory School is an oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational Foundation School with 1,250 students on role. At The Priory School we aim to embed our core values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience by delivering outstanding learning opportunities and building meaningful relationships with our stakeholders.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some Issues with Communication: My daughter has been at The Priory School for a few years now and while I'm generally happy with the education she's receiving, there have been some issues with communication between the school and parents. I wish they would keep us more informed about upcoming events and deadlines. *(Nov 2022)*
- **1/5** — yummy: dont recommend to be honest frfr fr *(Oct 2022)*
- **4/5** — Happy with the School So Far: My son has just started at The Priory School and we're happy with the school so far. I like that the school has a range of facilities for hire available to external organisations and groups. The staff have been friendly and helpful during the transition process. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Facilities: My daughter has been at The Priory School for a few years now and I couldn't be happier. The education and facilities are excellent. The school's values of Responsibility, Respect and Resilience are something I admire greatly. The teachers are always willing to help and support their students. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Learning Environment: My son graduated from The Priory School a few years ago and I'm still in awe of the outstanding learning environment he experienced. The school's aim to raise students' aspirations and promote academic achievement is something that really stood out to me. I've recommended the school to many friends and family members since. *(Mar 2022)*

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