26 November 2018
Image of Pupils get a taste of Runshaw College

Pupils get a taste of Runshaw College

As part of the GCSE Food course, Priory pupils are regularly invited to Runshaw College for a taster day.

19 November 2018
Image of The maths department has got its sums right after adding two new members of staff

The maths department has got its sums right after adding two new members of staff

Mr Henshaw is a former Priory pupil who has returned to the school he left in 2009. Mr Baker also joined in September after completing his PGCE. Head of Maths, Mr Kenrick said: “We have built a strong team which is passionate and committed to move the department forward.”

19 November 2018
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Priory girls help primary pupils become shooting stars

Priory has taken over the netball for the Penwortham area in conjunction with South Ribble Sports Development.

12 November 2018
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Belgium Residential 2018

Priory’s regular trip to Belgium, our 40th year, turned out to also be a special event for Learning Support Assistant Mrs Whalley.

12 November 2018
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Sparks pupils aim high

A number of Year 10 and 11 pupils have visited Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester to attend a ‘Getting into Top Universities’ Conference run by PiXL.

12 November 2018
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Primary pupils test their maths talent

As part of Priory’s Gifted & Talented Primary School Programme, we invited Year 5 pupils from our feeder schools to attend a Maths Challenge Day.

8 November 2018
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Class of 2018 celebration evening

Radio 1 DJ Jordan North returned to his former school Penwortham Priory Academy for their Year 11 Celebration Evening.

8 November 2018
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Class of 2018 GCSE certificate collection

If former pupils were not able to attend the celebration evening, Class of 2018 pupils can collect their GCSE certificates from the school office from 12 November.

6 November 2018
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Meet Mr Eccles, lead teacher for History

Mr Eccles is truly bringing history from the past into the future here at Priory.

6 November 2018
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We're South Ribble in Bloom community winners

Priory's gardener, Mr Farron is enjoying a blossoming trophy collection after winning the South Ribble in Bloom Community Area Category.

6 November 2018
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The Daniel Appleby Friendship Award

The parents of Daniel Appleby, who sadly passed away last year, have dedicated an award to Priory in his memory.

6 November 2018
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Shoe box appeal

Mr Watters’ H7 progress group, along with pupils working towards their PixL Edge awards, have contributed to The Samaritan’s Operation Christmas Child campaign.