# Priory School — Southsea, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 1250
- **Principal:** Stewart Vaughan

## Contact

- **Address:** Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire
- **Phone:** 023 9281 9115
- **Website:** http://www.priorysouthsea.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/southsea/priory-school-16025

## About

Priory School is a mixed 11-16 school located in Southsea with 1250 students on roll. We have a distinctive ethos that combines a prime focus on high achievement with a strong concern for the social development of each individual.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Nov 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with a great community: We chose Priory for its strong academic reputation and extracurricular opportunities. Our son has thrived in the Duke of Edinburgh program and enjoys the co-curricular activities. The school's commitment to character development and community service is inspiring. We feel proud to be part of the Priory family. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our son loves Priory!: We're so impressed with the school's values and ethos. Our son has settled in beautifully and loves the outdoor education opportunities. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are friendly and supportive. We feel very lucky to have found such a great school. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some teething issues but overall great: We're enjoying our experience at Priory despite a few initial teething issues with communication. The school's focus on literacy and numeracy is excellent and our child has made great progress. The facilities are impressive and the teachers are generally supportive. We're hopeful that the school will continue to improve and address our concerns. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school experience for our daughter: Our daughter attended Priory from Year 7 to Year 11 and had a fantastic experience. She loved the sports facilities and the opportunity to participate in the school's sports teams. The teachers were enthusiastic and supportive, and the school's focus on character development helped her become a confident and independent individual. We're grateful for the time she spent at Priory. *(Sep 2021)*

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