Image of Priory celebrates World Book Day
6 March 2020

Priory celebrates World Book Day

From Paddington Bear to The Hungry Caterpillar, World Book Day meant staff and pupils were busy decorating their classroom doors all about their favourite books.

Image of Head of English kicks off a week of events for World Book Day
6 March 2020

Head of English kicks off a week of events for World Book Day

On Monday, Mrs Gidden kicked off the week of events by launching the Book Face quiz - who's hiding behind the book?

Image of Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Cerys
6 March 2020

Mrs Gidden's cool readers club - Cerys

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 10 pupil, Cerys.

Image of Actor talks about his school story
6 March 2020

Actor talks about his school story

A star of former school-set drama, Joshua Miles, visited Priory last Friday afternoon to talk about a play he wrote about his time during school.

Image of An education in alcohol
6 March 2020

An education in alcohol

Head of Learning for Life, Mrs Hopes, has attended an Alcohol Education Trust workshop to look at, and implement, newly developed teaching resources focusing on alcohol and its impact.

Image of COVID-19: Advice for places of education
6 March 2020

COVID-19: Advice for places of education

The Department for Education has launched a new Coronavirus helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. 

Image of Food tech pupils enjoy a taste of Runshaw College
6 March 2020

Food tech pupils enjoy a taste of Runshaw College

Yesterday, a small group of incredibly talented GCSE Food Technology & Nutrition pupils ventured to Runshaw College to sample the delights of its Catering & Hospitality and Travel & Tourism departments.

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2 March 2020

Ofsted Inspection 3 March

We have been informed today that Ofsted will inspect Penwortham Priory Academy on 03 March 2020.

Image of Peer mentors prove perfect role models
2 March 2020

Peer mentors prove perfect role models

At Priory we realise that our older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils and so we have a very successful peer mentoring programme in place.

Image of Mrs Gidden's Cool Readers Club - Junior
2 March 2020

Mrs Gidden's Cool Readers Club - Junior

Priory’s Head of English, Mrs Gidden, has been really impressed with many of our multi-talented pupils and wanted to highlight their love of reading while excelling at other pursuits. This week we interviewed Year 7 pupil, Junior.

Image of World book day
2 March 2020

World book day

Last year's World Book Day celebrations at Priory were great fun and this year will be no exception.

Image of Jo Ann attests her plans to join the force
28 February 2020

Jo Ann attests her plans to join the force

While many pupils are thinking about their career options, Year 11 Jo-Ann is already making big strides for her future.