Priory School Catchment Area
Priory School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 204 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–19
Age range
224
Pupils
204
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Priory School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Priory School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Priory School — School Information
- Full address
- Mount Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5–19 years
- Free school meals
- 48.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137433
Other Not applicable Schools in Bury St Edmunds
If Priory School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury St Edmunds are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Priory School
Is Priory School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Priory School currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 204 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Priory School? ▾
Admission to Priory School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Priory School cover? ▾
Priory School is a not applicable school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Priory School? ▾
Priory School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.