--- title: "News: Facilities" url: "https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/facilities" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Facilities ![Image of New Books Boost Bustling Priory Library ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_002781_this_one.jpg) 25 October 2026 ### [New Books Boost Bustling Priory Library ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-new-books-boost-bustling-priory-library) Mrs Elliott is encouraging even more pupils to make use of Priory’s fabulous library. ![Image of Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2026](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/compost-corner-autumn-2026/Penwortham_Priory_002719_this_one.jpg) 16 October 2026 ### [Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2026](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-16-compost-corner-autumn-update-2026) Priory’s gardens are our pride and joy and award-winning gardener Mr Farron wants to let parents and pupils know what to expect each month as the landscape changes. Here's what's going on this Autumn... ![Image of Mayor Makes Surprise Visit to Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/ADF01672_Heather(1).jpg) 24 September 2026 ### [Mayor Makes Surprise Visit to Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-24-mayor-makes-surprise-visit-to-priory-s-award-winning-gardens) An unexpected visit by Mayor of Penwortham to congratulate Priory's gardener. ![Image of Mr Farron Picks Up More Gardening Accolades at Local ‘In Bloom’ Event](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4521_Chris_and_Certs_Cropped.jpeg) 4 September 2026 ### [Mr Farron Picks Up More Gardening Accolades at Local ‘In Bloom’ Event](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-04-mr-farron-picks-up-more-gardening-accolades-at-local-in-bloom-event) Mr Farron's hard work paid off, winning several awards in the 'Local Schools' category. ![Image of Penwortham in Bloom Visitors Admire Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2826.JPEG) 13 July 2026 ### [Penwortham in Bloom Visitors Admire Priory's Award-Winning Gardens](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-13-penwortham-in-bloom-visitors-admire-priory-s-award-winning-gardens) Our visitors had heard many positive comments about the estate and its impressive horticultural displays. ![Image of Transformation Begins: Inside Week One of Our 3G Pitch Project](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/3g-pitch-w-c-8-15-june-week-one-and-two/IMG_2502.JPEG) 18 June 2026 ### [Transformation Begins: Inside Week One of Our 3G Pitch Project](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-18-transformation-begins-inside-week-one-of-our-3g-pitch-project) Work is now well underway, with significant early changes already visible. ![Image of Penwortham Priory Academy Awarded Funding to Rebuild 3G Pitch](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/3g-rebuild/Penwortham_Priory_(May26)_032032.jpg) 12 June 2026 ### [Penwortham Priory Academy Awarded Funding to Rebuild 3G Pitch](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-12-penwortham-priory-academy-awarded-funding-to-rebuild-3g-pitch) Priory will have a brand new state-of-the-art FA-accredited 3G pitch by August. ![Image of Double Success as Priory is Shortlisted for Two National School Food Awards](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_009279(1).jpg) 8 June 2026 ### [Double Success as Priory is Shortlisted for Two National School Food Awards](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-08-double-success-as-priory-is-shortlisted-for-two-national-school-food-awards) We have been shortlisted for two of The School Food People Awards for Excellence for developing self-service lunchtimes. ![Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/compost-corner-spring-2026/Penwortham_Priory_027513_this_one_April_26.jpg) 9 May 2026 ### [Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-09-mr-farron-s-compost-corner-spring-update) Welcome to the Spring edition fellow composters! ![Image of Rational UK Filming Day at Priory](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/rational-uk-filming/IMG_2072_this_one.JPEG) 4 May 2026 ### [Rational UK Filming Day at Priory](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-05-04-rational-uk-filming-day-at-priory) Rational UK came to Priory for a day of filming as part of a customer story and publicity project. ![Image of Priory’s Gardens Welcome Penwortham In Bloom Visitors](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2020_this_one.JPEG) 22 April 2026 ### [Priory’s Gardens Welcome Penwortham In Bloom Visitors](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-04-22-priory-s-gardens-welcome-penwortham-in-bloom-visitors) Penwortham in Bloom visit our award‑winning gardens. ![Image of First Bite, Best Start: Pupils Enjoy Priory’s Morning Boost ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/first-bite/Penwortham_Priory_(Preston)_023571_this_one.jpg) 6 March 2026 ### [First Bite, Best Start: Pupils Enjoy Priory’s Morning Boost ](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-06-first-bite-best-start-pupils-enjoy-priory-s-morning-boost) The free breakfast idea was the brainchild of Miss Thornton and now pupils are at school to have a snack, drink before school officially starts. ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/vacancies) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/priorystc) - [X](https://twitter.com/@priorystc) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penworthampriory/) Penwortham Priory Academy Trust is operating as a single academy trust. 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