Priory School, Edgbaston
Priory School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 18 in Edgbaston. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Priory School in detail
Priory School in its own words
In its own words: "I began my own journey with Priory School on 1st September 2025. As a teacher and author of history, I am deeply conscious of the school’s history, traditions, and founding principles-and will combine respect for those pillars while writing a new chapter that ensures the school adapts for the times in which we live."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is both an honour and a privilege to lead Priory School alongside a team of immensely talented, dedicated and caring professionals who take seriously the responsibility of preparing our students to thrive in the modern world. Our teaching philosophy is simple: no child should experience excellent teaching by chance; they should experience it by design."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, basketball, swimming, dance and ballet.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Priory School are Hallfield School (0.5 miles, selective); Elmhurst Ballet School (0.5 miles); West House School (0.5 miles); and St George's School Edgbaston (0.5 miles, selective).
Hallfield SchoolElmhurst Ballet SchoolWest House SchoolSt George's School Edgbaston
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 34 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Five Ways Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Edgbaston Old Church (opposite), 130 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
Short Visit
6 July 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 April 2019
Regulatory Compliance
26 April 2016
Intermediate (EYFS)
15 October 2013
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£11,970 to £22,151
depending on year group
| Years 9 - 13 | £22,151 a year |
| Years 7 - 8 | £20,970 a year |
| Years 5-6 | £17,957 a year |
| Years 3-4 | £17,881 a year |
| Year 2 | £16,218 a year |
| Year 1 | £13,050 a year |
| Reception | £11,970 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Birmingham - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Social & online
Keep up with Priory School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Priory School.
- The Strings Club - Edgbaston Holiday Camp (The Priory School)At the school · Not yet graded
- RB Sports Activities Hallfield School730m away · Not yet graded
- Hallfield Pre-Prep & Nursery Dept730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
330 pupils
600 places
270 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Edgbaston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Edgbaston
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
330
Total Pupils
191
Boys
139
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Priory School
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Questions parents ask about Priory School
What are GCSE results like at Priory School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Priory School last inspected?
Priory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Priory School?
Priory School has around 330 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Priory School?
Priory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Priory School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Strings Club - Edgbaston Holiday Camp (The Priory School) (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Priory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Priory School?
Priory School is at Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston, Edgbaston, B15 2UR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)