Priory Community School
Academy converter secondary school in Weston-Super-Mare (North Somerset).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
In order to equip our young people for a successful life after PCSA, we aim: To have a happy school community where students come first and all staff are valued and cherished. To develop the whole child as a successful learner, a confident individual and a responsible citizen. To raise standards for all students by sustaining and enhancing progress and attainment.
To deliver a broad and balanced curriculum for all our students. To develop confident and resilient young people with high self esteem and are not afraid to take risks. To provide a safe environment where personal and professional development are supported for the whole school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Duke of Edinburgh
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 137300
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Constituency
- Weston-Super-Mare
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Steer | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Di Steer Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Criddle | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Annalaura Smith | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Abigail Rees | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Emily Tyrrell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Hart | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Tester | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sharon Wood | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Angelos Markoutsas | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Ms Tricia Brabham Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record