--- title: "History of Priory" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/priory-history" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # History of Priory ### ![](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/images/images/old_priory.jpg)The History Priory was first a Benedictine Priory dedicated to St. Mary until its lands were sold to the Fleetwood family at a price of £3,088. The Fleetwood family then built a mansion in its place which became known as Penwortham Priory and lived there until 1749. The Rawstorne family lived at the Priory from 1783 until it was demolished in 1925. It became a victim of the 1920's expansion of Penwortham when it was demolished to make way for housing. The school was built in the 1950's for the local community on the land that once housed the majestic mansion house and its grounds. It sits peacefully in its tranquil, leafy surroundings, continuing to proudly serve the communities of Preston. ### The History of Priory The history of Priory 4.29 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/Priory_History_Updated_2024.pdf) ### ### 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 & 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 & 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 ### 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 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)