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Letter from Mr Blayney – Term Dates for 2026/27

Dear Parent/Carer, I am writing to provide you with our term dates for the next academic year (2026/27) and explain some minor changes compared with previous years. Firstly, I want to draw your attention to our new format that I Read More …

Letter from Mr Blayney – School Improvement Plan Update

Dear Parent/Carer, Firstly, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy new year. We are very pleased to see your child returning to The Priory School today, in spite of the cold, and look forward Read More …

Letter from Mr Blayney – Thank You

Dear Parent/Carer, Reference: Thank you In September, you may recall that I wrote to you introducing myself as the new headteacher of The Priory School, Hitchin. The past eight weeks have flown by and it feels as though I have Read More …

The Priory School, Hitchin – Top 25% of schools nationally

The Priory School in Hitchin has been placed in the top 25% of schools in England for valued-added progress at A Level. New headteacher, Matt Blayney, said “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this accolade and it is testament to Read More …

Letter from Mr Blayney 2nd October – Changes to School Uniform

Dear Parent/Carer Ref: Changes to the school uniform Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past few weeks. The numbers of parents who attended our welcome evenings and parent forums has been incredibly Read More …