Open State Secondary Mixed

The Priory School

Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
1,242 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
23.20% FSM %
640 Boys
602 Girls
About The Priory School

The Priory School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Hitchin and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Matt Blayney.

Information on The Priory School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Hitchin Bearton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006786
URN 117499
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David McIntosh Chair of Governors 13/07/2023 14/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Scott Barclay Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Matt Blayney Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Donna Brown Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rachael Buchanan Governor 06/03/2023 05/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Gillian Carpenter Governor 13/09/2024 12/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Hugh Chatfield Governor 06/10/2024 05/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leise Cooper Governor 14/07/2024 13/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rowena Crabtree Governor 24/04/2022 23/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Helen Davies Governor 02/02/2025 01/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Edwards Governor 01/09/2013 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Bob Harris Governor 08/02/2022 07/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Priory School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
The Priory School has 1,242 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
The Priory School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Priory School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Priory School is Mr Matt Blayney.
The Priory School is at Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Priory School: Has a sixth form.
The Priory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Blayney
Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 2UR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117499
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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