Image of Alumni returns for coffee, pastries and reminiscence
3 July 2024

Alumni returns for coffee, pastries and reminiscence

We held our Alumni Coffee Morning and it was lovely to watch as some former pupils were reunited their ‘old’ school friends.

Image of Class of 2022: Rhianne Leach
3 July 2024

Class of 2022: Rhianne Leach

Class of 2022 pupil Rhianne Leach has won a place on the prestigious BAE Systems’ Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme.

Image of Class of 2022: Hannah Yates
3 July 2024

Class of 2022: Hannah Yates

Class of 2022 pupil Hannah Yates has thanked Priory for helping her pursue her dream career in Japanese.

Image of Alumni - Morgan Hompson Smith (Class of 2014)
16 June 2024

Alumni - Morgan Hompson Smith (Class of 2014)

Footballer, Morgan, has been signed by Bury FC.

Image of 70th anniversary photo now available to buy
3 June 2024

70th anniversary photo now available to buy

Penwortham Priory Academy's 70th anniversary whole school group photograph is available to view and order online.

Image of Whole school photo - it happened at last!
18 May 2024

Whole school photo - it happened at last!

The shoot, which was originally meant to take place last Summer, was arranged to commemorate the school's 70th anniversary.  

Image of Year 10 receive careers support from National Grid
30 April 2024

Year 10 receive careers support from National Grid

The National Grid came into school to talk to Year 10 pupils about covering letters, CVs and interviews from the view of an employer.

Image of Alumni round up - February 2024
2 March 2024

Alumni round up - February 2024

Class of 2006 Jordan North, Class of 2012 Ed Duckworth, Class of 2019 Mohammed Ali.

Image of Alumni - James Walsh (Class of 2006)
1 December 2023

Alumni - James Walsh (Class of 2006)

Mr Walsh has turned from a Priory pupil into a Priory teacher – and loves it! 

Image of Mrs Simpson's Long Service Award Takes Her Back To Former Pupil
31 October 2023

Mrs Simpson's Long Service Award Takes Her Back To Former Pupil

Mrs Simpson was bowled over by her long service award – as it was a necklace made in the design of a bowler hat - which was made by a former Priory pupil.

Image of Priory raises money to support local special needs centre
16 October 2023

Priory raises money to support local special needs centre

Learning Support Assistant Mrs Whalley has raised £150 for a cause close to Priory, the Space Centre. 

Image of Class of 1970 go back to school for anniversary celebrations
3 October 2023

Class of 1970 go back to school for anniversary celebrations

Former Head Girl Janet Edwards and Sports Captain John Bennett, the Class of 1970, visited Priory as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations as well as to meet the new Head Prefects.