The Priory School Catchment Area
The Priory School is a academy converter secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 856 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
856
Pupils
840
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
The Priory School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Priory School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. 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 Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →The Priory School — School Information
- Full address
- Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9EE
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138216
Other Secondary Schools in Shrewsbury
If The Priory School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Corbet School Catchment Area
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Meole Brace School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY3 9DW
Belvidere School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY2 5RJ
Mary Webb School and Science College Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY5 0TG
The Thomas Adams School Catchment Area
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Shrewsbury Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · SY1 4LL
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Priory School
Is The Priory School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Priory School currently has 856 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Priory School? ▾
Admission to The Priory School is managed by Shropshire. 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 The Priory School cover? ▾
The Priory School is a secondary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 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 The Priory School? ▾
The Priory School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.