---
title: "Open Evening"
url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/open-evening"
school: "Penwortham Priory Academy"
---

# Open Evening

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IAmLSzGLM3s?rel=0)

### 22 September 2026

Come and see what we're all about anytime from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, 22 September.  You can also hear our Principal's speech at 5pm, and if you miss it, Mr Eastham will be repeating it again at 6pm.

No need to book.  Everybody welcome.

### Prospectus

 Penwortham Priory Academy Prospectus 2026-27  5.50 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/PPA_Prospectus_2026.pdf)

 Penwortham Priory Academy Additional Information 2026-27  2.16 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/PPA_INSERT_BOOKLET_WEB.pdf)

Our glossy brochure has been distributed to our partner primary schools and it can also be viewed as a flipbook at <https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/prospectus>

### Open Days

**Thursday, 24 Sept &amp; Friday, 25 Sept 2026**

If you’d like to visit during the school day, we are offering appointments on the hour from 9am-2pm each day (not 1pm).

To book your appointment, please email Mrs Spencer, PA to the Principal, at [s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk](mailto:s.spencer@priory.lancs.sch.uk?subject=Open%20Day%20Booking) with your preferred day and time.

### Children with Additional Needs

Our SENCo and Learning Manager will be available to talk to at our Open Evening.  Following the event, should you have any further questions, please contact the SENCo Mrs Holland by email at <a.holland@priory.lancs.sch.uk> in the first instance.  Mrs Holland will then contact you to discuss your child's needs and, if required, arrange a personal tour to show you what we can offer for them at Priory.

### Virtual Tour

If you're not able to see us in person, join Principal Mr Eastham, as he personally guides you around Penwortham Priory Academy.

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xkAOqycVEL4?rel=0)

### Principal's Speech

[YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kaVPu58UAK4?rel=0)

### We're thinking of our planet...

![](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/events/Penwortham_(Prospectus)_2024_32142(1).jpg)

Instead of printing all our information booklets for Open Evening this year, we’ve made some of them digital. These documents are posted below for you to download, share and read at your leisure.

And because we’ve saved on printing and paper, we’re able to give all our Year 5 &amp; Year 6 children visiting us at Open Evening a free Priory water bottle.

### Open Evening Documents

 Ofsted report  119 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/ofsted/10348276_Penwortham_Priory_Academy_138948_final_pdf.pdf)

 Transition leaflet - from Primary to Priory  1.83 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/open-evening/Transition_Booklet_2026-27.pdf)

 Who's who at Priory  2.53 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/transition/new-pupil-documents/Meet_The_Staff_Booklet_2026_with_House_Leaders.pdf)

 Summer term 2026 newsletter  13.61 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/termly-newsletters/Summer_2026_Final_Version_For_Print.pdf)

 Personal development at Priory  8.00 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Extra-curricular-clubs/Personal_Development_Award_Booklet_2025-26.pdf)

 Please note this brochure is currently being updated for 2026-27.

 Priory Pledge   [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/transition/new-pupil-documents/Priory_Pledge_Booklet_2025-26.pdf)

 Trips and Visits  1.95 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/open-evening/Trips_-_Visits_Leaflet_2026.pdf)

 Catering at Priory  5.12 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/catering/Catering_at_Priory_Booklet_Sep_2026.pdf)

 Catering at Priory - Autumn Term 2026 Menus  4.46 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/catering/Autumn_26_Menu_-_All_Price_Update_Compressed.pdf)

 New Pupil &amp; Parent Handbook 2026-27   [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/transition/new-pupil-documents/Pupil_Handbook_2026-2027_MASTERz.pdf)

 Lancashire County Council admissions 'how to apply'  1.24 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Admissions/LCC/10108_Secondary_flyer_2027_PRINT.pdf)

 Further information and support documents can be found on our Admissions page &gt;&gt; https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions

### Admissions

Please refer to our [Admissions](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions) page for further details.  Please note that a supplementary information form is NOT required.

### About Priory

- [Principal's Welcome](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/principals-welcome)
- [What makes Priory a great school?](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-makes-priory-a-great-school)
- [What our pupils think of Priory](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-our-pupils-think-of-priory)
- [History of Priory](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/priory-history)
- [Admissions](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions)
- [Digital Transformation](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/digital-transformation)
- [Exam Results](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/exam-results)
- [Financial Accounts](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/financial-reports)
- [Fundraising @ Priory](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/fundraising-priory)
- [OFSTED Report](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report)
- [Open Evening](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/open-evening)
- [Policies &amp; Guidelines](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/policies)
- [Prospectus](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/prospectus)
- [Pupil Premium](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/pupil-premium)
- [Safeguarding &amp; Pastoral Care](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/pastoral-care/pastoral-care)
- [SEND](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/special-educational-needs-sen)
- [Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition)
- [Virtual Tour](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/virtual-tour)
- [Website Accessibility Statement](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/accessibility-statement)

### Penwortham Priory Academy

 Crow Hills Road
Penwortham
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 0JE

 01772 320250
 <enquiries@priory.lancs.sch.uk>

### Useful Links

- [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition)
- [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day)
- [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory)
- [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates)
- [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters)

### Useful Links

- [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters)
- [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report)
- [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments)
- [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list)
- [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies)

### Social Media

- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc)
- [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/)

 Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. It is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 08133703

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