The Priory School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Priory School
Address: Bedford Road
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG5 2UR
Telephone Number: 01462 622300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matt Blayney
Capacity: 1300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1221 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.5%

SEN Provisions

  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 117499
DfE Number: 919/4000
UKPRN: 10006786
UPRN: 10070040037
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Bearton (E05015762)

Easting & Northing: 518064E, 230727N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 47.27" N 0° 16' 58.43" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXP78+7R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Strathmore Infant and Nursery School (0.3km)
  2. Our Lady Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Oughton Primary and Nursery School (0.9km)
  4. York Road Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy (1.0km)
  6. Ickleford Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Hitchin Boys' School (1.3km)
  8. Samuel Lucas Primary School (1.3km)
  9. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (1.8km)
  10. Hitchin Girls' School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Dr Scott Barclay - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.
  • Headteacher Matt Blayney - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Donna Brown - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Miss Rachael Buchanan - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Gillian Carpenter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2028.
  • Gillian Carpenter - Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2028.
  • Mr Hugh Chatfield - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Mrs Leise Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mrs Rowena Crabtree - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Helen Davies - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Bob Harris - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Amanda King - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Mr David McIntosh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • David Miles - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Diane Morrad - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Kieran Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2029.
  • Mr Mark Pike - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mr Ben Turner - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Kirsty Turner - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2027.