Open Special Mixed

Priory School

Hermitage Road, London, SE19 3QN
138 Pupils
139 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
50.60% FSM %
96 Boys
42 Girls
About Priory School

Priory School is a Not applicable Special schools serving London and the surrounding area in Croydon with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the London region.

It has 138 pupils on roll. School capacity: 139. Current headteacher: Julie Evans.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Streatham and Croydon North
Ward Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10017201
URN 101856
Data Last Updated 17-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Susan Powell Chair of Governors 22/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Asnia Ali Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andrew Brook Governor 11/06/2024 10/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Virginia Caesar Governor 12/06/2024 12/06/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Julie Evans Governor 01/07/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Evans Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Travis Littlechilds Governor 16/07/2023 15/07/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Gertrude Martindale Governor 08/06/2023 07/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Cheridah Mejias Governor 01/07/2021 01/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Stephen O'Reilly Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tola Olatunji Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dominic Riddex Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Priory School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in London, Croydon.
Priory School has 138 pupils, with a capacity of 139.
Priory School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Priory School is Mrs Julie Evans.
Priory School is at Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Priory School: Has a sixth form.
Priory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Evans
Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101856
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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