Priory School
Birmingham, West Midlands · B15 2UR
A small Roman Catholic independent school in Birmingham, Priory School educates a tight-knit community of around 361 pupils across a strikingly broad age range. Its compact size lends itself to a personal feel, and the most recent ISI inspection rated the school as good overall while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent. Led by head Mr Jonathan Cramb, the school takes pupils through to a small sixth form of around 23 students. Compliance requirements were fully met at inspection. Families looking for a faith-rooted setting where children are likely to be known as individuals will find much to consider here.
361
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Pupils
- 361
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.prioryschool.net/
- Telephone
- 0121 4404103
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Jonathan Cramb
Latest results
Attainment 8
59.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
71%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 59.2 outpaces the national figure of 46.9, and 71% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The school offers GCSEs and A-levels, with progression into a modest sixth form. The strong headline figures suggest a setting where capable pupils are well supported to achieve.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 23
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 November 2023
The last word
A small Catholic school punching above the national average on results, with personal development judged excellent. One to weigh if a close-knit, faith-centred environment matters to your family.
The Passmate verdict
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Priory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Priory School located?
Priory School is located at Sir Harrys Road, Edgbaston, B15 2UR.
What type of school is Priory School?
Priory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Priory School?
Priory School has approximately 361 pupils on roll.
What is Priory School's inspection rating?
Priory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 14 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.