We are very proud of our excellent record of success in preparing our students for higher education.

We treat pupils as students rather than school girls. Each student receives a free laptop upon entry to the Sixth form as they move towards independent, mature and self-motivated study. Classes feel more like seminars than school lessons and students are expected to explore their subjects for themselves because of their own developing interest and expertise.

Yet, students are not cast adrift to fend for themselves but guided, advised and given personal space within very small tutor groups to fulfil their personal potential. We offer a comprehensive system of advice, support and guidance on higher education options, gap year opportunities and careers throughout the Sixth Form as appropriate.

Each student follows an academic programme of 4 or 5 AS levels of their choice and all students take an AS in Critical Thinking. We are also very proud to be part of the Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS) which allows Sixth Formers to study Open University degree modules in their own time.

Our Timed Assignment System is unique amongst local schools.  Students are given a weekly exam question which they complete under examination conditions.  Grades are recorded and parents are informed regularly of progress.

Alongside academic life students are encouraged to take part in many extra-curricular programmes and stand for key school offices on the Sixth Form Management Team, developing the social and leadership skills that make Priory girls stand out from the crowd when making applications to university and beyond.