Image of When the past came back to Priory
19 June 2022

When the past came back to Priory

It was back to school for Priory’s first ever Head Girl and her conclusion on the new-look Priory was ‘it’s amazing’. 

Image of Alumni leading the way at Institute of Physics event
19 May 2022

Alumni leading the way at Institute of Physics event

Priory's alumni were leading the way at the Institute of Physics conference in London

Image of Meet the teacher - Mr Cox
16 May 2022

Meet the teacher - Mr Cox

Mr Cox used to be a pupil at Priory and he says the school is 'unrecognisable' from his early days after returning as a Science teacher earlier this year.

Image of MFL German - Welcome back Mr Warham
16 May 2022

MFL German - Welcome back Mr Warham

Did you know that we also offer GCSE examinations in other foreign languages at Priory?

Image of Alumni: Megan & Olivia Grant (Class of 2016)
2 February 2022

Alumni: Megan & Olivia Grant (Class of 2016)

Happy birthday to 22-year-old Penwortham Priory Academy twins whose birthday was 02-02-22.

Image of Headteacher's Log - 28 January 1953
28 January 2022

Headteacher's Log - 28 January 1953

History teacher Mr Eccles has revelled in the daily journals to find 'picks' which we will find amusing to read today. How things have changed!

Image of Alumni: Sonia Taylor (Class of 1955)
24 January 2022

Alumni: Sonia Taylor (Class of 1955)

We're really excited to be in touch with the daughter of one of our very first Head Girls.

Image of Libby receives Team GB call up
23 November 2021

Libby receives Team GB call up

Class of 2020, pupil, Libby, admitted she almost quit synchronised swimming – but now she has received a call up to the GB World and European squad. 

Image of Tree planted in memory of former teacher
17 November 2021

Tree planted in memory of former teacher

A tree has been planted in the Priory garden in memory of former teacher, Jean Wragg.

Image of In memory of...Jack Milner (Class of 2009)
15 November 2021

In memory of...Jack Milner (Class of 2009)

We were saddened to be informed that Jack passed away suddenly on 23 October, aged 28.

Image of Class of 2021 Celebration Evening & GCSE Certificate Collection
1 November 2021

Class of 2021 Celebration Evening & GCSE Certificate Collection

Sadly, due to the rising Covid cases it is not sensible for us to run an ‘in-person’ Celebration Evening this year.

Image of Alumni - Andy Kolacz (Class of 1990)
5 October 2021

Alumni - Andy Kolacz (Class of 1990)

Former pupils have a habit of returning to Priory as staff – and Site Supervisor Andy Kolacz is the latest!