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Priory School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Priory School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1247 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,247

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Priory School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Priory School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Portsmouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Priory School — School Information

Full address
Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DL
Local authority
Portsmouth
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
34.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141175

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If Priory School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southsea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Priory School

Is Priory School oversubscribed?

Priory School is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Priory School?

Admission to Priory School is managed by Portsmouth. 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 secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. 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 Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.