Image of Year 10 Sports Studies Pupils Enjoy A Day On The River
22 March 2026

Year 10 Sports Studies Pupils Enjoy A Day On The River

Year 10 pupils participated in a practical canoeing assessment at Rock & River Outdoor Centre

Image of Priory Brings Schools Together for Inspiring Boccia Competition 
20 March 2026

Priory Brings Schools Together for Inspiring Boccia Competition 

Priory proudly hosted an inspiring Primary and Secondary Boccia Competition

Image of Farewell to Mrs Small and a Heartfelt Thank You from Priory’s Japanese Club
18 March 2026

Farewell to Mrs Small and a Heartfelt Thank You from Priory’s Japanese Club

Farewell to Mrs Small who has devoted her time to running Japanese Club. 

Image of Priory Pupils Tackle Serious Themes in its Next Production and it’s  ‘Hard To Swallow’
15 March 2026

Priory Pupils Tackle Serious Themes in its Next Production and it’s  ‘Hard To Swallow’

Priory is tackling the challenging and emotional topic of anorexia in our next production, Mark Wheeller’s ‘Hard to Swallow.’

Image of A Winning Display of Effort and  Enthusiasm from Priory’s Year 7 & 8 Athletes
8 March 2026

A Winning Display of Effort and  Enthusiasm from Priory’s Year 7 & 8 Athletes

Year 7 and Year 8 girls displayed impressive effort at a South Ribble indoor athletics competition.

Image of Young Makers Power Up Priory’s 3D Printing with Successful Sale
8 March 2026

Young Makers Power Up Priory’s 3D Printing with Successful Sale

Pupils have been snapping up the 3D Printing Club’s amazing creations!

Image of Year 9 DofE Drop Down Day One
26 February 2026

Year 9 DofE Drop Down Day One

Year 9 took part in a challenging Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Drop Down Day marking the first of three essential DofE training days this year.

Image of Priory students go digital with Lancashire Cyber Festival Education Week  
25 February 2026

Priory students go digital with Lancashire Cyber Festival Education Week  

Pupils explored cyber skills and education opportunities as part of Lancashire Cyber Partnership’s county-wide showcase.

Image of Year 7 Girls Kick Off Their First Football Campaign
25 February 2026

Year 7 Girls Kick Off Their First Football Campaign

Year 7 girls made school history as they embarked on their first ever competitive football season. 

Image of U15 Girls Shine at  Indoor Cricket Tournament
24 February 2026

U15 Girls Shine at  Indoor Cricket Tournament

Priory’s U15 Girls cricket team took part in the Chorley & South Ribble indoor cricket competition

Image of Priory Plus Awards Autumn Term 2025
23 February 2026

Priory Plus Awards Autumn Term 2025

Mr Eastham presented badges and certificates to pupils who have achieved the next stage in the Priory+ Awards.

Image of House Board Games Bring  Lunchtime Fun to Priory
6 February 2026

House Board Games Bring  Lunchtime Fun to Priory

A wide selection of games was on offer for this lunchtime fun.

Image of Darts at Priory Steps Up To The Oche
5 February 2026

Darts at Priory Steps Up To The Oche

Priory is only the second school in the UK to be affiliated with the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC).

Image of Year 8 Badminton Team Smash Their Way to Victory!
18 December 2025

Year 8 Badminton Team Smash Their Way to Victory!

The Year 8 badminton team is celebrating after an outstanding performance.

Image of Carol Singer Bring Festive Joy To Our Community
17 December 2025

Carol Singer Bring Festive Joy To Our Community

Singers visited Longton Nursing Home and Booth’s Supermarket to perform a selection of Christmas Carols.

Image of Christmas Jumper Design Competition Winners Announced!
16 December 2025

Christmas Jumper Design Competition Winners Announced!

Pupils have shown off their creative talents in this year’s ‘Design a Christmas Jumper’ competition.

Image of House Leaders End the Term with Festive Fun
16 December 2025

House Leaders End the Term with Festive Fun

House Leaders held a Christmas Games theme lunchtime challenge.

Image of Christmas Card Competition Winners 2025
15 December 2025

Christmas Card Competition Winners 2025

It was the first time a digital entry has won this competition which had to be a winter or Christmas theme with a link to Priory.

Image of Priory Pupils Bring Broadway Classic Annie to Life
9 December 2025

Priory Pupils Bring Broadway Classic Annie to Life

Our pupils wowed the audience with the story of orphan Annie.

Image of House Leaders Host Lunchtime Board Game Challenge
5 December 2025

House Leaders Host Lunchtime Board Game Challenge

From Connect 4 to Dobble, pupils had the chance to pick their favourite game, challenge their friends, or even take on the teachers!

Image of ECO Club Brings Christmas Cheer  to Priory
5 December 2025

ECO Club Brings Christmas Cheer  to Priory

Christmas has officially arrived at Priory thanks to the efforts of Gardener Mr Farron, Mrs Massey and her ECO Club.

Image of Priory Cheerleaders Bring Energy to South Ribble’s First Competition
3 December 2025

Priory Cheerleaders Bring Energy to South Ribble’s First Competition

Priory’s cheerleading squad took part in the first-ever South Ribble Schools Cheer Competition

Image of Year 10 Peer Mentors Ready to Step Into To New Role
2 December 2025

Year 10 Peer Mentors Ready to Step Into To New Role

Year 10 Peer Mentors have completed their training and are ready to step into their new role as Year 11 pupils focus on exams.

Image of Priory Runners Excel at South Ribble Cross Country Championships
29 November 2025

Priory Runners Excel at South Ribble Cross Country Championships

Priory pupils represented the school at the South Ribble Schools Cross Country Championships

Image of Festive Creativity with 3D Printing Club!
26 November 2025

Festive Creativity with 3D Printing Club!

3D Printing Club has been busy bringing festive cheer to life with a special holiday project

Image of Grassroots Glory as Priory’s Pitches Earn Advanced Status
17 November 2025

Grassroots Glory as Priory’s Pitches Earn Advanced Status

Priory has some of the best school football pitches in the area following a Pitch Power report.

Image of Get Ready for a Showstopper as ‘Annie’ Comes to Priory
17 November 2025

Get Ready for a Showstopper as ‘Annie’ Comes to Priory

Bet your bottom dollar it is!

Image of Cross Country: The 2025 Results
13 November 2025

Cross Country: The 2025 Results

Pupils have been battling it out for valuable house points and the chance to qualify for the South Ribble Cross Country Championships.

Image of Year 7 Science Club Lights Up With Colourful Flame Tests 
7 November 2025

Year 7 Science Club Lights Up With Colourful Flame Tests 

What better way to kick things off during Bonfire week than with a dazzling display of flame tests?

Image of Iceland Adventure
24 October 2025

Iceland Adventure

Following the journey of Priory pupils and staff on their Icelandic adventure.

Image of South Ribble League Win for Year 7 Footballers
23 October 2025

South Ribble League Win for Year 7 Footballers

Year 7 got their South Ribble football league underway with a fantastic win against All Hallows.

Image of Lancashire Cup Win For Priory’s Year 10 Footballers 
23 October 2025

Lancashire Cup Win For Priory’s Year 10 Footballers 

The Year 10 team made the short trip to Hutton Grammar School for the first round of the Lancashire Cup. 

Image of Priory Pupils Depart for Icelandic Adventure
23 October 2025

Priory Pupils Depart for Icelandic Adventure

Excited Priory pupils begin their five-day educational trip to Iceland. 

Image of Priory Pupils Head to Iceland for a Trip of a Lifetime
19 October 2025

Priory Pupils Head to Iceland for a Trip of a Lifetime

The Humanities department will be taking Priory pupils to Iceland for a trip of a lifetime

Image of Year 8 Enjoy Spooky Biscuit Creations at Mrs Lockwood’s Cookery Club 
17 October 2025

Year 8 Enjoy Spooky Biscuit Creations at Mrs Lockwood’s Cookery Club 

Year 8 pupils got creative with their Biscuit Showstoppers on a Halloween theme.

Image of Year 9 Learns All About Chinese Language and Culture.
16 October 2025

Year 9 Learns All About Chinese Language and Culture.

Pupils will explore one of the world’s most widely spoken languages as well as learning about Chinese traditions and culture.

Image of Priory Powers Up with Three  3D Printers and a Growing Lunch Time Club
10 October 2025

Priory Powers Up with Three  3D Printers and a Growing Lunch Time Club

Priory can now boast three 3D printers – and the 3D Printing Club pupils are impressed!

Image of Year 7s Get a Taste of Autumn 
1 October 2025

Year 7s Get a Taste of Autumn 

The delicious scent of cinnamon and baked apples filled the Food Technology room as Year 7 took part in the After School Creative Cookery Club.

Image of Celebrating Bronze Success:  A Year of DofE Achievements
20 September 2025

Celebrating Bronze Success: A Year of DofE Achievements

Over the past year, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Silver and Bronze pupils have shared unforgettable experiences

Image of Eco Club Returns to Brighten Up Leyland Road 
9 July 2025

Eco Club Returns to Brighten Up Leyland Road 

Eco Club has returned to Leyland Road to continue their community gardening project - an initiative they’ve proudly supported over the past year.

Image of Summer Arts Festival 2025
9 July 2025

Summer Arts Festival 2025

Pupils took to the floor in our Auditorio where our audience was once again treated to some outstanding performances. 

Image of Priory Take Third Place at Annual South Ribble Athletics Event
6 July 2025

Priory Take Third Place at Annual South Ribble Athletics Event

Pupils took third place in the South Ribble U14s athletics competition at Stanley Park, Blackpool

Image of Year 8 Can Look To The Stars With GCSE Astronomy in September
2 July 2025

Year 8 Can Look To The Stars With GCSE Astronomy in September

Year 8s can now sign up to the Astronomy Club, with a view to sitting GCSE Astronomy in Year 10

Image of Japanese Club Bids Sayonara for  the Summer
26 June 2025

Japanese Club Bids Sayonara for the Summer

This week marked the final session of the summer term, as Mrs Small prepares to travel back to Japan to visit her family.

Image of Reward Trip Day - A Wild Day Out at Blackpool Zoo
25 June 2025

Reward Trip Day - A Wild Day Out at Blackpool Zoo

A group of well-deserving pupils enjoyed a fantastic day out at Blackpool Zoo as part of this year’s Rewards Trips. 

Image of It All Adds Up: Priory Pupils Smash National Maths Challenge 
13 June 2025

It All Adds Up: Priory Pupils Smash National Maths Challenge 

Run by the UK Maths Trust, this is a national competition for Years 7 and 8 where there are multiple choice answers.

Image of Tears and Triumph: Miss Beesley Bids Farewell to Her Year 11 Football Stars
13 June 2025

Tears and Triumph: Miss Beesley Bids Farewell to Her Year 11 Football Stars

Miss Beesley admitted there were tears as her Year 11 football team played their final match.

Image of Impressive Effort from Year 7 Girls at UCLan Tournament
19 May 2025

Impressive Effort from Year 7 Girls at UCLan Tournament

The Year 7 girls football team took part in the Rotary Club Football Tournament at UCLan Sports Arena.

Image of Chequered Flags - Post Performance Round Up
16 May 2025

Chequered Flags - Post Performance Round Up

Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures, a verbatim play written by Mark Wheeller about three friends who ended up in a tragic road traffic collision. Why this Play and why now?

Image of Priory Plus Awards Spring Term Achievements
9 May 2025

Priory Plus Awards Spring Term Achievements

On 1 May, Mrs Cowell presented another cache of badges and certificates to pupils who had achieved the next stage in their Priory+ Awards.

Image of London Calls For Priory’s  Performing Arts Students
3 May 2025

London Calls For Priory’s  Performing Arts Students

Just before the Easter holidays a group of students went on an fun-packed performing arts trip.

Image of School Choirs Come Together For One Voice Concert
1 May 2025

School Choirs Come Together For One Voice Concert

Tyndale Thomas MBE, one of the leading gospel musicians in the UK returned to Priory for a singing workshop and concert.

Image of Duke of Edinburgh Silver Go Rock Climbing
30 April 2025

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Go Rock Climbing

Our Silver DofE students travelled to Eskdale for a rock climbing day, giving them the perfect opportunity to bond ahead of their summer expedition.

Image of Priory pupils tackle serious themes in its next production
1 April 2025

Priory pupils tackle serious themes in its next production

The next school production will be ‘Chequered Flags to Chequered Futures’ by Mark Wheeller.

Image of Priory takes second place at Runshaw College maths challenge
27 March 2025

Priory takes second place at Runshaw College maths challenge

Priory competed for the ultimate title of ‘Runshaw Maths Challenge Champions 2025’.  

Image of Priory experiences Iftaar 
26 March 2025

Priory experiences Iftaar 

Priory has hosted an Iftaar event where both Muslim and non-Muslim pupils and staff came together to share in this special occasion. 

Image of Bake sale thank yous
21 March 2025

Bake sale thank yous

Monday’s bake sale raised an incredible £77.60 and was a sell-out success!

Image of South Ribble indoor athletics competitions
17 March 2025

South Ribble indoor athletics competitions

Pupils took part in short and long distance running events plus a range of field challenges including throwing and jumping. 

Image of Eco CLub Tree Planting
6 March 2025

Eco CLub Tree Planting

Priory’s Eco Club has been out again with South Ribble Borough Council’s Parks Team, supporting them with tree planting.  

Image of Eco Club tree planting provides opportunity for careers advice
13 February 2025

Eco Club tree planting provides opportunity for careers advice

The group planted 275 in total and visited a play park under construction.

Image of From pixels to reality:  Priory pupils embrace 3D printing
10 February 2025

From pixels to reality: Priory pupils embrace 3D printing

Mrs Qadri’s 3D Printing Club has certainly captured the imagination of Priory pupils!

Image of Year 7 ensure we're spoilt for choice when it comes to clubs at Priory
30 January 2025

Year 7 ensure we're spoilt for choice when it comes to clubs at Priory

Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 1)

Image of Year 7 ensure there's lots of clubs to join at Priory
30 January 2025

Year 7 ensure there's lots of clubs to join at Priory

Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 2)

Image of More room for music at Priory
30 January 2025

More room for music at Priory

A store room which has been transformed into a music room has hit the right note with our pupils and music staff!

Image of Digital & Enterprise Award makes a geat iDEA as inspiring awards programme is launched
30 January 2025

Digital & Enterprise Award makes a geat iDEA as inspiring awards programme is launched

These awards aspire to be the digital and enterprise equivalent of the Duke of Edinburgh but the iDEAs are about computer skills.

Image of Humanities Clubs at Priory
24 January 2025

Humanities Clubs at Priory

History Club has been earning about the Celts and Romans which has culminated with them making their own battle shields.

Image of After school creative cookery celebrates  Burns Night
22 January 2025

After school creative cookery celebrates  Burns Night

A select few chose to make Cranachan with Mrs Cowell in celebration of the upcoming Scottish Burns Night. 

Image of Priory+ autumn term awards giving
8 January 2025

Priory+ autumn term awards giving

Mr Eastham has presented badges and certificates to pupils who had achieved the next stage in the Priory+ Awards.

Image of Secret Santa comes to Priory
20 December 2024

Secret Santa comes to Priory

Culture Club organised a Secret Santa gift exchange and invited everyone to get involved.

Image of Oh Christmas Tree...
12 December 2024

Oh Christmas Tree...

Priory has a sparkling Christmas tree in the main hall decorated by our Eco-Club.

Image of Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Christmas tree pastries
5 December 2024

Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Christmas tree pastries

Year 7 eagerly gathered after school to create puff pastry Christmas tree shapes filled with Nutella. 

Image of Christmas is coming for Textile Club
28 November 2024

Christmas is coming for Textile Club

Textile Club has been working on festive-based decorations and gifts. 

Image of When Eco Club went to choose Priory's Christmas tree
26 November 2024

When Eco Club went to choose Priory's Christmas tree

The Eco Committee visited Newgate Nurseries to learn how to make Christmas wreaths and pick our tree!

Image of Eco Club table top sale success for Derian House
19 November 2024

Eco Club table top sale success for Derian House

Eco Club came up with the idea of having a festive sale, selling pre-loved treasures and new items to raise funds for a local charity.

Image of South Ribble Cross Country Championships 2024
18 November 2024

South Ribble Cross Country Championships 2024

There were some fantastic individual and team performances on a challenging course.

Image of It's show time at Priory - High School Musical
18 November 2024

It's show time at Priory - High School Musical

Basketball and drama will clash as Priory pupils take to the stage in this school year’s production, ‘High School Musical.’

Image of Getting to know you: Pedro The Puffin
12 November 2024

Getting to know you: Pedro The Puffin

Did You Know We Have A Mascot?

Image of Year 11 girls impressive  South Ribble tournament win
7 November 2024

Year 11 girls impressive  South Ribble tournament win

The Year 11 girls' team played in the South Ribble 7-a-side football tournament at Leyland St Mary's. 

Image of Year 8 make an outstanding start to the football season
31 October 2024

Year 8 make an outstanding start to the football season

The Year 8 football team began their season with an entertaining 8-4 victory against Balshaws.

Image of Musical talent showcased in Year 7 & 8
31 October 2024

Musical talent showcased in Year 7 & 8

Two pupils are hoping to show off their musical talents at the Summer Arts Festival next July.

Image of Year 7 football team crowned South Ribble champions
31 October 2024

Year 7 football team crowned South Ribble champions

The team has been crowned South Ribble League Champions after winning all four league matches.

Image of KTB Music is drumming up success at Priory!
30 October 2024

KTB Music is drumming up success at Priory!

KTB Music provides music tuition at school on a private one-to-one basis.

Image of ECO Club Organise Community Table Top Sale
29 October 2024

ECO Club Organise Community Table Top Sale

A big event they are currently working on is a tabletop sale on Saturday, 9th November in the Sports Hall from 1.30-3.30pm.

Image of Year 7 girls football team smash Lancashire Cup Round 1
28 October 2024

Year 7 girls football team smash Lancashire Cup Round 1

Year 7 girls' football team played their double debut. Firstly as a new team for Priory and secondly their first game of the Lancashire Cup. 

Image of Year 8 girls football team narrowly miss Lancashire Cup next round
28 October 2024

Year 8 girls football team narrowly miss Lancashire Cup next round

To come from 3-0 down, the girls showed a great attitude and determination.

Image of Year 11 netball team bounce back for an amazing win
28 October 2024

Year 11 netball team bounce back for an amazing win

The girls were ready to go and they did not disappoint!

Image of Design Priory's Christmas card
18 October 2024

Design Priory's Christmas card

It's early but we need to get the (snow)ball rolling!

Image of A win at Leyland St Marys for Year 9 footballers
17 October 2024

A win at Leyland St Marys for Year 9 footballers

Priory's Year 9 boys finished the half term in style with a stunning win away at Leyland St Mary's.

Image of Year 7 football team remain undefeated after third win
17 October 2024

Year 7 football team remain undefeated after third win

Priory’s Year 7 football team maintained its 100% start to the season with a third successive win.

Image of A successful weekend for Millie
11 October 2024

A successful weekend for Millie

Last weekend Year 9 Millie competed in the North West Classic Challenge gymnastics competition.

Image of Priory's young leaders support South Ribble School Games
9 October 2024

Priory's young leaders support South Ribble School Games

Priory's Young Leaders were invited to support a primary school inclusive sporting event hosted at our school.

Image of Year 7 continue their unbeaten run in South Ribble league
8 October 2024

Year 7 continue their unbeaten run in South Ribble league

The Year 7 football team continued their impressive unbeaten start to the season with a second successive victory. 

Image of Eco Club's Leyland Road Gardening Project
7 October 2024

Eco Club's Leyland Road Gardening Project

Working with South Ribble Borough Council, Eco Club set about improving the planters on Leyland Road, Lostock Hall.

Image of Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - International Taco Day
7 October 2024

Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - International Taco Day

Taco ‘bout talent! The Year 7s embraced the challenge of making fish tacos with impressive enthusiasm and surprising skill. 

Image of Year 8 make their Lancs Cup debut with first win
7 October 2024

Year 8 make their Lancs Cup debut with first win

The game was their debut in the tournament as well as their first time playing together as a team since Year 7. 

Image of Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award achievements
3 October 2024

Celebrating Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award achievements

The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of our Year 10 and Year 11 pupils who successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.

Image of Potter and Paris Trip 2024
22 September 2024

Potter and Paris Trip 2024

On Friday, 20 September a group of 40 pupils set off on a residential trip to Harry Potter Studios, London, and Paris, incorporating Disneyland and many key tourist attractions in the cities.

Image of Textile Club has it all sewn up every Tuesday
19 September 2024

Textile Club has it all sewn up every Tuesday

Textiles Club has returned and made a great start to the new term with a mix of new and familiar faces every Tuesday after school.

Image of Water fun for inter house challenge
19 September 2024

Water fun for inter house challenge

There was fun on the yard at lunchtime as pupils gathered to watch an Inter-House game of water antics.

Image of Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 9 for optional GCSE
16 September 2024

Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 9 for optional GCSE

The Science Department is once again reaching for the stars as it looks to sign up Year 9s to start their Astronomy GCSE course.

Image of Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 8 Celebrate International Chocolate Day
13 September 2024

Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 8 Celebrate International Chocolate Day

Pupils that went along to the after-school cookery class got to have a go at making a batch of chocolate brownies.  

Image of Year 8 can look to the stars with GCSE Astronomy
17 July 2024

Year 8 can look to the stars with GCSE Astronomy

Year 8 pupils can reach for the stars by taking an optional GCSE in Astronomy from September, when they move up to Year 9.

Image of When Italy came to Priory
11 July 2024

When Italy came to Priory

A group of students from Florence visited Priory to sample English education, and in return, Year 8 received a lesson in Italian.

Image of Summer Arts Festival 2024
10 July 2024

Summer Arts Festival 2024

Priory pupils showed that they had an abundance of talent at this year's performing arts festival.

Image of Year 9 & Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Success
8 July 2024

Year 9 & Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh Success

All pupils had to complete a form of volunteering, improve their physical fitness and learn a new skill. Pupils then completed a two-day expedition at Rivington,

Image of Stanley Park athletics 2024
7 July 2024

Stanley Park athletics 2024

Priory pupils across Years 7-9 journeyed to the stadium to battle it out on track and field.

Image of Owzat for girls south ribble cricket tournament 
3 July 2024

Owzat for girls south ribble cricket tournament 

Priory's girls took part in a small cricket tournament which provided the opportunity for them to practice their skills and build their on their playing experience.

Image of Year 8 & 9 girls demonstrate passion and resilience in  South Ribble rounders tournament 
3 July 2024

Year 8 & 9 girls demonstrate passion and resilience in  South Ribble rounders tournament 

Year 8 were an absolute credit to the school at South Ribble Rounders Tournament with a team of five against all other teams who had nine.

Image of Eco Club makes its mark on Priory's green spaces
7 June 2024

Eco Club makes its mark on Priory's green spaces

The Eco Committee has taken over a green space at the front of school.  

Image of Geography Club in the Spring
25 May 2024

Geography Club in the Spring

Geography Club went outdoors to study the woodland in the spring. 

Image of Fairness in football #LetGirlsPlay
18 May 2024

Fairness in football #LetGirlsPlay

PE teacher Miss Beesley is determined to ‘let girls play’ football as part of a national initiative.

Image of When science lessons become electric
8 May 2024

When science lessons become electric

Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.

Image of Scratching The Surface pupils Zoom with the playwright
1 May 2024

Scratching The Surface pupils Zoom with the playwright

Pupils took to the stage for a different Priory production this week and were lucky enough to spend some time with its playwright, Mark Wheeller.

Image of When the Drama department went to London
28 April 2024

When the Drama department went to London

Just before the Easter holidays our Drama pupils went on a fun- packed performing arts trip, with a bit of history thrown in. 

Image of Our Spring play, 'Scratching The Surface', is showing next week  
27 April 2024

Our Spring play, 'Scratching The Surface', is showing next week  

Have you got your tickets yet? Here's a peak into the rehearsals.  

Image of Year 11 pupil becomes  English junior champion
27 April 2024

Year 11 pupil becomes  English junior champion

Troy got into curling ‘for something to do’ in summer 2020 and found he excelled at it.

Image of Everybody’s talking about Wednesday night's theatre trip
26 April 2024

Everybody’s talking about Wednesday night's theatre trip

We were all definitely talking about Jamie after the show! 

Image of Textile Club ready to welcome new members
23 April 2024

Textile Club ready to welcome new members

Textiles club continues provides a welcoming, creative space for students from all year groups who enjoy coming together to get crafty! 

Image of STEM Club takes on Food Technology
21 April 2024

STEM Club takes on Food Technology

STEM Club ventured across to the Food Technology classroom for an entirely different investigation - can you cook ice cream?

Image of Year 9 pupil explores for scouting gold
27 March 2024

Year 9 pupil explores for scouting gold

Year 9 pupil Kacper has received glowing reports after achieving his Gold Scout Chief award.

Image of Year 9 pupil inspired by friend to self-teach music
27 March 2024

Year 9 pupil inspired by friend to self-teach music

“I saw my friend Ben playing the piano in Year 7 and that inspired me, it was a ‘Wow’ moment,” said Maisie.

Image of Pupils take on Dungeons & Dragons  after school
27 March 2024

Pupils take on Dungeons & Dragons  after school

The D&D Club, which is after-school every Tuesday, was started by Year 11 Alex and he wasn’t expecting a big turnout.

Image of Runshaw College maths challenge - we won!
22 March 2024

Runshaw College maths challenge - we won!

Congratulations to Priory's Team 1 who solved the ultimate maths puzzle in the Runshaw College 2024 Maths Challenge.

Image of Year 7 football winners
20 March 2024

Year 7 football winners

The Year 7 team played in a double header fixture for the league play-off and quarter-final of the South Ribble Cup.

Image of British Science Week national poster competition
20 March 2024

British Science Week national poster competition

As part of British Science Week, our pupils in Year 7 and Year 8 have taken part in the national poster design competition.

Image of Drama pupils begin 'Scratching The Surface' of next school production
16 March 2024

Drama pupils begin 'Scratching The Surface' of next school production

Priory’s next play will be an educational performance in a bid to help people talk about the sensitive subject of self-harming.

Image of Year 7 pupil adds to medals haul in martial arts events
15 March 2024

Year 7 pupil adds to medals haul in martial arts events

Archie’s home is going to be full of medals as he has collected three recently in Mixed Martial Arts.

Image of Top maths pupils achieve gold in national competition
15 March 2024

Top maths pupils achieve gold in national competition

Maths teacher Mr Hunter said, “It’s a national competition so they are competing against pupils from all over the UK.”

Image of Four house 'Connect' for games challenge
8 March 2024

Four house 'Connect' for games challenge

Mrs Massey challenged players to a game of Connect 4 for the latest 'just for fun' House event

Image of Celebrating Ramadan
6 March 2024

Celebrating Ramadan

Mrs Qadri and our Culture Club pupils explain what this festival is about, what it means to them and how they will be celebrating.

Image of Engineering the future for Year 10 pupils
26 February 2024

Engineering the future for Year 10 pupils

Year 10 Engineering students explored a fantastic ‘hands-on’ learning experience at Preston College. 

Image of Year 10s introduced to volunteering
21 February 2024

Year 10s introduced to volunteering

Priory welcomed Alison Coates of the Royal Voluntary Service to talk about the benefits of volunteering.

Image of A great match for Year 10 girls football team
13 February 2024

A great match for Year 10 girls football team

Mrs Bullock's player of the match went to Ruby for excellent communication and goalkeeping skills.

Image of Year 10 girls smash Lancashire Cup first round
2 February 2024

Year 10 girls smash Lancashire Cup first round

The girls showed great determination and resilience during the game and did Priory proud.

Image of Year 7 castle competition winners are big on a small scale
1 February 2024

Year 7 castle competition winners are big on a small scale

Year 7 pupils combined their artistic talents and historical knowledge to build a 3D castle for a History Competition.

Image of Primaries learn to dance at Priory
31 January 2024

Primaries learn to dance at Priory

Pupils from some of our feeder primary schools came to learn the steps to this year's South Ribble 'Dance From The Heart' routine.  

Image of Year 9 pupils are drumming up musical entertainment
26 January 2024

Year 9 pupils are drumming up musical entertainment

Musicians Excellence and Shivam made use of the school instruments to perform at an evening musical entertainment event.

Image of Gold and silver for Priory's gymnasts
25 January 2024

Gold and silver for Priory's gymnasts

The annual South Ribble Girls Gymnastics Competition resulted in great success for Priory.

Image of Second cohort of Year 10 qualify as peer mentors
22 January 2024

Second cohort of Year 10 qualify as peer mentors

The start of the new term has seen the second cohort of Year 10 pupils undertake their ASDAN short course to qualify as Peer Mentors.

Image of Owzat for U15s cricket team finishing in second place
22 January 2024

Owzat for U15s cricket team finishing in second place

The U15s girls cricket team competed in the South Ribble indoor cricket tournament at the South Ribble Tennis Centre.

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19 January 2024

Legally Blonde cast rewarded with visit to local restaurant

The Legally Blonde cast and crew visited Salvatore’s Italian restaurant as a reward for their commitment to Priory's production.

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19 January 2024

Pupils receive Priory+ Awards from Mr Eastham

Mr Eastham has presented badges and certificates to pupils who have achieved the next stage of their Priory+ Award.

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13 January 2024

U13s girls cricket tested at South Ribble tournament

The girls team consisted of Year 7 and Year 8s and, to say it was their first time playing together officially, did not let us down!

Image of Year 7 pupils line up their models to impress Geography teachers
21 December 2023

Year 7 pupils line up their models to impress Geography teachers

Pupils were praised as ‘extremely creative’ as the annual Geography Contours Competition enjoyed record entries!

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21 December 2023

Year 8 gymnast qualifies for national championships

Year 8 Millie has battled back from a double ankle break to win a gold medal in the English Championships and qualify to compete at national level.

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21 December 2023

English design competition marks the page for key stage 9 pupils

Year 9 Kacper will see his design transformed into Priory’s 2024 bookmark for all Key Stage 3 pupils and the new pupils coming to Priory in September.

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21 December 2023

Greencroft Valley tree planting project

A group of Year 8 boys took on a tree planting project in conjunction with South Ribble Borough Council and a local community group. 

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20 December 2023

Year 8 success in 7-a-side competition

Priory was proud to host the South Ribble Schools 7-a-side B team competition for Year 8 footballers with a credible third place finish for Priory.

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15 December 2023

Year 11 basketball team slam dunk the competition

Priory’s Year 11 basketball team produced their strongest performance yet running out 59-6 winners in the Lancashire School Basketball Cup.

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15 December 2023

Hamilton The Musical Trip

When we heard Hamilton was in Manchester we made sure we got tickets. 

Image of Year 7 South Ribble 5-a-side champions
13 December 2023

Year 7 South Ribble 5-a-side champions

Congratulations to the Year 7 Football team after winning the Year 7 South Ribble 5-a-side Tournament.

Image of Year 8 & 9 girls football team's courageous tournament fight
12 December 2023

Year 8 & 9 girls football team's courageous tournament fight

As each game passed by, the girls kept fighting and working together as a team with some great defensive work.

Image of Year 8 football tournament at Priory
8 December 2023

Year 8 football tournament at Priory

On Monday our Year 8 'A team' took to the field in a 7-a-side tournament.

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6 December 2023

Year 9 enjoy after school food technology at Christmas

Whilst it was icy outside, these Year 9 pupils made it a little icy inside too when they made Christmas cupcakes.

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22 November 2023

South Ribble Cross Country Championships 2023

It is safe to say the theme of this year's championships was muddy!

Image of Year 10  & 11 girls football tournament
22 November 2023

Year 10 & 11 girls football tournament

Priory's Year 10/11 team was raring to go with five games ahead of them.

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21 November 2023

Year 7 become district champions

Monday night saw Priory host the district 7-a-side football tournament for Year 7s.

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20 November 2023

It's almost showtime at Priory

It will all be about fashion, beauty and a Harvard Law Degree when the Priory cast take to the stage for the production of Legally Blonde!

Image of Year 7 pupils go back in time for History trip
20 November 2023

Year 7 pupils go back in time for History trip

Year 7 pupils were able to step back in time during this week's trip to Lancaster where they visited the historic Priory and Castle.

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14 November 2023

Eco Committee spruces up local community area

With support from South Ribble Borough Council, the Eco Committee has got to work on sprucing up Middleforth Gardens.

Image of Lancashire cup success for Year 11
10 November 2023

Lancashire cup success for Year 11

The Year 11 football team started their Lancashire Cup run with a fantastic win against Armfield Academy in Round 1.

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9 November 2023

After school fun in the  Science Department

STEM Club has been busy investigating the colours made when burning metal ions. 

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7 November 2023

What's happening in Textile Club?

Mrs Lockwood's favourite time of the week soon comes around and 'sew' we popped down to see what's been happening in Textile Club recently. 

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5 November 2023

Legally Blonde tickets now available

Performances on Tues, 5 December and Weds, 6 December. Everyone welcome.

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1 November 2023

Eco Club Round Up

The Eco Committee has had a productive start to the new school year.  

Image of Year 7 meet author Ruth Eastham
16 October 2023

Year 7 meet author Ruth Eastham

Ruth is sister of Principal Mr Eastham and is a multi-award winning author of five books. She visited Priory to inspire Year 7 to be the next generation of writers.

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16 October 2023

Lancashire FA Supports Grassroots Improvements at Priory

Lancashire Football Association visited Priory to see how the recent funding awarded to us had impacted on the school and the local community. 

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10 October 2023

Christmas comes early at Textiles Club

Pupils are free to choose their own projects in Textiles Club and these three Year 9 girls were thinking ahead

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4 October 2023

Duke of Edinburgh Award at Priory

Humanities teacher Mrs Cauchi will lead the Duke of Edinburgh scheme in Priory now Mr Watters has retired. 

Image of Textile club off to a great start
3 October 2023

Textile club off to a great start

Whilst some pupils made Hallowe'en-themed drawstring bags, other began making their Christmas stockings.

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3 October 2023

Fun with inter-house water relay

There was fun on the yard at lunchtime last Friday as pupils gathered to watch an Inter-House game of water antics.

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2 October 2023

The Piano at Priory

There's now a piano in the Auditorio for pupils to play on at break and lunchtimes.

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19 July 2023

Lunch time for Japanese Club

The session runs every Wednesday lunch time in MFL1 for regulars and drop-ins and intends to continue from September.

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13 July 2023

MathsCity Museum treat for Year 7 class

Mr Henshaw took his Year 7 Maths class to MathsCity, a treat for taking part in a live lesson in conjunction with LUSoM earlier in the year.

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12 July 2023

Priory girls make Preston rugby history

Priory girls make history as they become the first girls' rugby league game to be played in Preston!

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9 July 2023

Priory's eco committee meet their primary counterparts

The Eco Committee have had a very informative visit to Whitefield Primary School to meet their Eco Ambassadors.

Image of Priory's girls head to Manchester City training ground for match
20 June 2023

Priory's girls head to Manchester City training ground for match

Priory were invited to utilise the world-class facilities at the City Football Academy (CFA) training ground on the Etihad Campus, Manchester. 

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24 March 2023

After School Creative Cookery Club - International Carrot Day

Pupils in Year 8 & Year 9 have had the chance join Mrs Cowell in the Food Technology room for some after school creative cookery to celebrate International Carrot Day.

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13 March 2023

A fighting chance for Connor

Connor has fought his way to a British crown – and will now compete in kickboxing on the European stage in Amsterdam.

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21 February 2023

The big battery count

We can confirm the total number of batteries collected for the Big Battery Hunt was 1600.  That's a staggering amount that you've saved from landfill!

Image of Year 7 Motte and Bailey Castle Competition
21 February 2023

Year 7 Motte and Bailey Castle Competition

Year 7 pupils were set a challenge to build their own Motte and Bailey Castle with whatever resources they could get their hands on at home.

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21 February 2023

It's all for the love of music at Priory

It's certainly music to the ears of Priory pupils when KTB Music visit school.

Image of Priory girls dance from the heart
31 January 2023

Priory girls dance from the heart

We welcomed pupils from some of our feeder primary schools to learn the steps to this year's South Ribble 'Dance From The Heart' routine.

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27 January 2023

Priory+ Awards Assembly

During an assembly, we were pleased to announce that over 100 pupils had achieved their bronze Priory+ Award.

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27 January 2023

Pupils are energised for Priory's battery recycling campaign

Priory pupils are certainly not running low on batteries!

Image of Pupils are energised for our battery recycling campaign
25 January 2023

Pupils are energised for our battery recycling campaign

Pupiils have been energised to search their homes and also help the environment by recycling batteries.

Image of Year 7 Cookery Club - Mexican Quesadillas
16 January 2023

Year 7 Cookery Club - Mexican Quesadillas

After school last Thursday our Year 7 pupils were invited to the Food Technology room to make Mexican Quesadillas.

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13 January 2023

A rewarding time for Mary Poppins cast and crew

The Mary Poppins cast visited Salvatore’s as a reward for their commitment to Priory's production.

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9 January 2023

Eco Committee Wants Your Batteries

Eco Committee has entered the school into Duracell's national competition, The Big Battery Hunt, to get you recycling batteries.

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16 December 2022

Mary Poppins - And that's a wrap!

The hard work and dedication from everyone has paid off and once again you all shone brightly.

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15 December 2022

When the universe came to Priory

It is thanks to one of our Year 10 astronomy pupils that we discovered the universe could come to Priory.

Image of Year 7 & 8 Indoor Athletics Competition
14 December 2022

Year 7 & 8 Indoor Athletics Competition

Last Tues, 6 December our Year 7 and 8 indoor athletics teams travelled to All Hallows' to represent Priory in the annual South Ribble tournament.

Image of Priory's singers bring festive cheer to Penwortham
14 December 2022

Priory's singers bring festive cheer to Penwortham

This week, Priory singers have spread Christmas cheer to residents at Longton Rest Home and Booth's Supermarket in Penwortham.

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13 December 2022

Eco Fashion club to continue after Christmas

It's been such a success that it will continue in the new year!

Image of Year 9 Creative Cookery - Gingerbread Biscuits
13 December 2022

Year 9 Creative Cookery - Gingerbread Biscuits

Decorating some festive gingerbread biscuits was the order of the day in the latest after school food workshop.

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12 December 2022

Food Technology at Christmas

It's not just the pupils who get to have expert tuition in the Food Technology room from Mrs Cowell.

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7 December 2022

Eco Club select their Greenpeace poetry entry

Earlier this half term the club introduced a poetry competition being run by Greenpeace and they are now pleased to announce their winner.

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7 December 2022

A Christmas designed for Priory

Dozens of the school's contacts have received a Priory Christmas card, superbly designed by Year 8 pupil Jessica.

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30 November 2022

Crochet Club

Crochet Club is getting busier each week and it's wonderful to see these traditional crafts being passed on to the next generation.

Image of Year 7 football - a win for the boys
23 November 2022

Year 7 football - a win for the boys

A fantastic team performance on Tuesday night saw the Year 7 football team beat Wellfield Academy 5-2 in the league fixture match.

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22 November 2022

Pupils speak out to come third in Rotary competition

Three Year 10 pupils took to the stage for an annual Rotary Club Speaking Competition and were awarded third place.

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21 November 2022

Let the show begin

This year’s Priory show will be…. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Image of South Ribble Cross Country Championships
21 November 2022

South Ribble Cross Country Championships

On Saturday, our talented runners made their way to Hutton Grammar School for the annual South Ribble cross country event.

Image of A real debate for the Humanities Department
11 November 2022

A real debate for the Humanities Department

Priory’s top debaters have entered a national competition and said it has boosted their knowledge and communication skills. 

Image of After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 8
11 November 2022

After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 8

It was British Pudding Day this week and to celebrate, we opened up the Food Technology classroom after school for Year 8 pupils to make sticky toffee cupcakes.

Image of After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 9
10 November 2022

After School Creative Cookery Club - Year 9

This time it’s a ‘trip to Germany’ for Year 9 to make gingerbread house biscuits.

Image of It's all Greek to us at the Year 7 cookery club
8 November 2022

It's all Greek to us at the Year 7 cookery club

After school, Year 7 had their first opportunity join in some making and baking fun when Mrs Cowell invited them to make Greek cheese pies called Spanakopita.

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1 November 2022

Pupils are sew good at Eco Fashion Club

Eco Fashion Club is a branch of Eco Club where pupils have the chance to make something new out of old clothes and unwanted fabric.

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25 October 2022

Can you help? Crochet wool and needles needed

Do you have any spare wool or crochet needles we could have for our new crochet club?

Image of Central venue netball
18 October 2022

Central venue netball

The player of the tournament was Fatima for her outstanding defending skills.

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12 October 2022

Extra curricular clubs fair 2022

The clubs fair provided an opportunity for pupils to check out what's on offer at Priory beyond lesson time.

Image of Year 9 Swimmer Reaches Top 10 in North West Rankings
10 October 2022

Year 9 Swimmer Reaches Top 10 in North West Rankings

Swimmer Charlotte is aiming to make a big splash - and has set her sights on the 2028 LA Olympics! 

Image of Game Over on stage next week
17 March 2022

Game Over on stage next week

Lead Teacher for Drama Miss Howell admitted it was important for pupils to try out a different type of theatre as well as send out a message – which is why she chose ‘Game Over.’

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1 March 2022

Debate Club has its way with words

Debate Club meets every Wednesday in the Humanities Department and their discussions are making their mark across the school.

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15 December 2021

Debate Club - you spoke, we listened

Following Debate Club's discussion with Mr Eastham, a temporary change has been made to the uniform policy.

Image of A Christmas designed for Priory
13 December 2021

A Christmas designed for Priory

“Absolutely stunning,” was how Head of Art, Mrs Hopes, described the winning entry of our Priory Christmas card competition.

Image of Matilda - And that's a wrap!
10 December 2021

Matilda - And that's a wrap!

"Great performances all round", "Brilliant show" and "A real treat!" were just some of the words used by those that came to see the school's production this week.

Image of Year 9 Food Tech gets in the festive spirit
5 December 2021

Year 9 Food Tech gets in the festive spirit

Christmas had come early in the Food Technology room when Mrs Cowell invited Year 9s to take part in her after school Christmas-themed cookery club.

Image of Matilda - Ready To Take To The Stage
2 December 2021

Matilda - Ready To Take To The Stage

“I am proud of them, they are very talented pupils and have worked incredibly hard," said Lead Teacher for Drama Miss Howell.

Image of Matilda shows at Priory next month
23 November 2021

Matilda shows at Priory next month

Priory pupils can’t wait to get into character at December’s performance of ‘Matilda.’

Image of Sparks flying in Food Tech for Bonfire Night
5 November 2021

Sparks flying in Food Tech for Bonfire Night

There were sparks flying in the Food Technology room when Year 8 took part in the after school Bonfire Night-themed cookery club. 

Image of Year 7 extra curricular clubs fair
5 November 2021

Year 7 extra curricular clubs fair

Yesterday Year 7 had the chance to see what's on offer at Priory outside lesson time, at a Club Fair especially for them.

Image of Year 7 and 8 pupils take up advance cycling course
5 November 2021

Year 7 and 8 pupils take up advance cycling course

We were fortunate to be able to offer a limited number of places on a Level 3 Bikeability course delivered by the South Ribble Borough Council's Active Health Team.

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4 November 2021

Join us for girls indoor cricket

Coaches from the Lancashire Cricket Foundation attend every Wednesday after school.

Image of What's the music today?
1 November 2021

What's the music today?

Bringing music to your ears at break and lunch. Theme: The 1950s

Image of Spooky goings-on in Food Tech
22 October 2021

Spooky goings-on in Food Tech

There were some spooky goings on last night in the Food Technology room when Mrs Cowell invited Year 7s to take part in her after school Halloween-themed cookery club. 

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15 October 2021

Year 11 pupil learns Japanese

The Languages department is currently supporting a Year 11 pupil through her personal study of GCSE Japanese.

Image of What's happening in the library?
1 October 2021

What's happening in the library?

On Thursday we took a trip down to the library to see what was going on during breaktime.

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31 May 2021

Astronomy Club is recruiting Year 8 pupils

The Science department is recruiting current Year 8s to join their astronomy club with a view to taking a GCSE in the subject.