The Priory School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Hitchin, SG5 2UR
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
3 of 7 in North Hertfordshire
Pupils
1,221
First preferences per place
0.74
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 46.5 | 48.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 44% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 49% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 | -0.05 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hitchin Boys' School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 12% in England
- Hitchin Girls' School · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 11% in England
- Fearnhill School · 1.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
- The Highfield School · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School · 4.1 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
- The Knights Templar School · 4.3 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
Best secondary schools in Hitchin · Best secondary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
The Priory School is in Hitchin Bearton (typical home £430,000, crime average).
What is The Priory School's Ofsted rating?
The Priory School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Priory School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Priory School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.