The Priory School (Orpington)
| Established | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Headteacher | N/A |
| Location |
Tintagel Road Orpington London BR5 4LG England, UK 51°22′33″N 0°06′53″E / 51.3758°N 0.1148°ECoordinates: 51°22′33″N 0°06′53″E / 51.3758°N 0.1148°E |
| DfE number | 305/5419 |
| DfE URN | 138114 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1,283 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Website | www |
The Priory School was a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in the Orpington area of the London Borough of Bromley, England.
In 2006 the school gained specialist sports college status, focusing efforts on sports and the community; it was the only school in the borough to have this status. The school converted to academy status in May 2012. An Ofsted report carried out in early 2016 stated that they were under performing, and as a consequence the school was taken over by the Harris Federation in September 2016.
Total pupils
2006 1,376
2005 1,438
2004 1,476
2003 1,447
2002 1,441
GCSE results (%)
2010 87%
2009 74%
2008 58%
2006 43%
2005 41%
2004 28%
2003 38%
2002 32%
The school owned a small centre in Blaenavon, South Wales, named Ramfield, which all students had a chance of visiting during their time at the school. This was discontinued when the Harris Federation overtook the school and banned all possible fun.
In 2010 the school was divided into five colleges, each with its own Head of College, College Learning Manager and College Support Manager. The college's names are names of surrounding areas in Kent. They are:
As well as vertical tutoring groups with members of Year 7 to Year 11 in a tutor group of 25 pupils.
The Priory School has a specially built multi-storey sixth form block.
There is a huge range of subjects there, including English and History. Also on offer are Level 2 courses e.g. Business Studies and Child Development. These courses can be continued throughout AS/A2 levels.
Since the school first opened in 1990 there have always been a Head Boy and Head Girl, voted for by the teachers and Sixth Form students.
2007 Andrew Garland & Laura McKay
2008 Steven Greenwood & Amy Khan
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