The Priory School

About The Priory School

The Priory School is a foundation school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,242 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 (2025/26). 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,242 / 1,300 (96%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR

Phone

01462622300

Headteacher

Matt Blayney

Website

http://www.priory.herts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Priory School?

The Priory School is a foundation school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Priory School have?

The Priory School has 1,242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Priory School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Priory School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 in 2025/26.

Where is The Priory School?

The Priory School is located at Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR.