Priory School, Slough
Priory School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Slough. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 28 schools in Slough with published results, and 10,901st of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Slough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Priory School in detail
Priory School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Priory is a large, diverse and inclusive primary school with a clear and ambitious vision: Opportunity for All . We want every child to have the opportunity to belong, participate, learn and thrive. We know that children have different strengths, starting points, experiences and needs."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Priory School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 81% in Slough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Priory School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Priory School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Priory School are Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Lent Rise School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 63% maths); and Cippenham School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Priory School.
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery SchoolLent Rise SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolCippenham School
What parents say
78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Priory School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
35.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (48%), White British (20%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 103 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 108 (18.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Priory School has a resourced provision (40 places, 40 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (50 places, 50 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burnham (Berks) Rail Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Orchard Ave (near), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Priory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Priory School issued 11 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Priory School are Burnham Grammar School (0.4 miles), The Westgate School (1.4 miles) and Beechwood School (1.5 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Priory School creates a warm, inclusive community where all children feel valued and safe. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs through expert specialist provisions and skilled staff who understand how to meet individual requirements. Staff make learning interesting and engaging, helping most pupils behave well and enjoy their education.
Key Strengths
- Highly inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported with strong community spirit
- Effective early years curriculum that develops communication skills, with many children learning to read confidently
- Specialist SEND provisions (Orchard and Woodland) with expert staff who know pupils' individual needs and help them achieve their potential
- Most pupils behave very well because staff have high expectations and use consistent routines
- Rich celebration of pupils' cultures and traditions with events like World Religion Day and Diwali
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always check pupils have understood concepts before moving to new learning, leaving gaps in knowledge
- Some teachers do not make appropriate adjustments to help pupils with SEND access mainstream lessons effectively
- Curriculum is still being refined to ensure important knowledge and skills are clearly identified and ordered
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff helping pupils recognise and manage their feelings, working closely with families and professionals to support all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
World Religion Day, Diwali celebrations with traditional dances, colour run for Holi, school council, house captains
Priory School is a highly inclusive primary school in Slough where pupils feel safe and nurtured. The school is ambitious for pupils to flourish, though leaders recognise not all pupils are achieving as well as they could and are making rapid improvements.
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: SpLD, Vision, Hearing +5
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
78 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 65% to 59% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
24.8
Infant (KS1)
26.1
KS2
24
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Priory School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Priory School.
- In2Care at Priory SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Bright Educare Limited - Slough510m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Priory School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Priory School is in Slough; for families living there:
- Slough's school travel policy: Home to School (5-16) Travel Assistance Policy 2026-27 PDF 350kB download PDF 350kB Download
- How to apply: Apply for Home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 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
Your chances of a place at Priory School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
557 pupils
774 places
217 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Slough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Slough
Across Slough council
Places available
2,302
Applications
1,918
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Slough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
103
SEN Support
108
EHC Plans
35.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Priory School has a resourced provision (40 places, 40 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (50 places, 50 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
591
Total Pupils
326
Boys
265
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,665
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,539
Per pupil
£3382k
Total funding
£182k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.7%
Overall absence
21.3%
Persistent absence
526
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Priory School
Questions parents ask about Priory School
What are SATs results like at Priory School?
Of the pupils at Priory School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Priory School's Ofsted rating?
Priory School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Priory School?
No fixed boundary. When Priory School is oversubscribed, Slough allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Priory School?
Priory School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 774 places.
How big are the classes at Priory School?
Classes at Priory School average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Priory School?
Priory School has around 591 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Priory School have specialist SEN provision?
Priory School has a resourced provision (40 places, 40 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (50 places, 50 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Priory School?
6.7% of sessions were missed at Priory School in 2024/25. 21.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Priory School?
Apply through Slough's coordinated admissions process, naming Priory School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Priory School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: In2Care at Priory School (registered, not yet graded). There is another 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 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 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 Slough is 27.5 (the median across 60 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Priory School?
Priory School is at Orchard Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)