The Priory School, Orpington - 1689-600841

The Priory School is 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, and after receiving an Ofsted report in early 2016 that stated they were underperforming, the school will be taken over by the Harris Federation.Total pupils2006 1,376 2005 1,438 2004 1,476 2003 1,447 2002 1,441GCSE results (%)2010 87% 2009 74% 2008 58% 2006 43% 2005 41% 2004 28% 2003 38% 2002 32%The school owns a small centre in Blaenavon, South Wales, named Ramfield, which all students have a chance of visiting during their time at the school.Schools within SchoolsIn 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:Penshurst,Riverhead,Ightham,Otford,Rochester &Yalding (6th Form). As well as vertical tutoring groups with members of Year 7 to Year 11 in a tutor group of 25 pupils.Sixth formThe Priory School has a specially built multi-storey sixth form block.

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