Image of Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement
15 June 2026

Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement

Priory was delighted to welcome back a Class of 2023 pupil who joined the Technology department for work experience.

Image of After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Class of 2026
13 June 2026

After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Class of 2026

Friday marked an emotional milestone as our Year 11 pupils spent their final day together at Priory.

Image of IN MEMORY OF:  Mrs Fenwick (Sylvia)
2 March 2026

IN MEMORY OF:  Mrs Fenwick (Sylvia)

Mrs Fenwick - SCIENCE 1959-1962 & 1970s-1999

Image of Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support
15 October 2025

Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support

Class of 2025 Daniel returned to officially open our new SEND and Well-Being facility, the Nest.

Image of Class of 2025 Leaver Secures Apprenticeship and  National Award
27 September 2025

Class of 2025 Leaver Secures Apprenticeship and  National Award

We were delighted to hear from Umar who shared some fantastic news about his next steps since leaving Priory.

Image of In Memory Of - Mrs Kate Rhodes 1971-2004
13 September 2025

In Memory Of - Mrs Kate Rhodes 1971-2004

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to former teacher Kate Rhodes who spent more than 30 years at Priory as a PE teacher and Head of Year.

Image of Head Girls of the Past Return to Welcome Priory’s New Head Prefects
13 September 2025

Head Girls of the Past Return to Welcome Priory’s New Head Prefects

1995 Head Girl Heather Taylor and 2005 Head Girl Hannah Humphris returned to Priory to welcome our current Head Prefects into their roles.

Image of Class of 2001 Priory Uniform
21 July 2025

Class of 2001 Priory Uniform

Look what turned up during a recent loft clear-out - original Priory uniform and planners from 2001! 

Image of From Paintbrushes to Pastry – A Fond Farewell to Mrs Cowell
17 July 2025

From Paintbrushes to Pastry – A Fond Farewell to Mrs Cowell

After 24 years’ service Vice Principal, Mrs Cowell is hanging up her paint brushes and apron, and retiring.

Image of Class of 2025: The Prom 
27 June 2025

Class of 2025: The Prom 

This year group certainly knew how to celebrate their Penwortham Priory Academy finale in style!

Image of After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Priory’s Year 11s
20 June 2025

After Five Years, We Bid Farewell to Priory’s Year 11s

Monday marked an emotional milestone as our Year 11 pupils spent their final day together at Priory.

Image of From Priory to the Olympics: Susan Cheesebrough’s Inspiring Return
17 March 2025

From Priory to the Olympics: Susan Cheesebrough’s Inspiring Return

We had the absolute privilege of welcoming back former pupil and Olympic gymnast, Susan Cheesebrough, to Priory along with her Class of 1976 classmates and PE teacher.