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 Kicking for a Cause on  Priory’s 3G Pitch
27 September 2025

Kicking for a Cause on  Priory’s 3G Pitch

A long-standing user of our facilities has been making a real difference, both on and off the pitch. 

Image of Behind the scenes: PPA Facilities and Lettings Team
14 March 2025

Behind the scenes: PPA Facilities and Lettings Team

In a series of articles, we’ll shine a spotlight on each support team as we explore those that keep our school running seamlessly behind the scenes. This sixth part is all about PPA Facilities and Lettings team...

Image of Priory bosses talk business with Year 10 enterprise pupils
13 March 2025

Priory bosses talk business with Year 10 enterprise pupils

PPA Facilites delivered an insightful presentation to Year 10 Business students. 

Image of Behind the scenes: The estates team
25 May 2024

Behind the scenes: The estates team

In a series of articles, we’ll shine a spotlight on each support team as we explore their contributions and learn more about the people who keep our school running seamlessly.  We begin with the Estates Team.

Image of Owzat for Penwortham Cricket
30 April 2024

Owzat for Penwortham Cricket

Penwortham Priory Academy is now the new home for Penwortham Cricket Club 4th XI and 5th XI and will be used every Saturday by the club.

Image of Priory hosts South Ribble primary dance competition
20 March 2024

Priory hosts South Ribble primary dance competition

We were delighted to host the third heat of the borough's primary dance competition. 

Image of Blooming winners at North West Britain in Bloom Awards
19 October 2023

Blooming winners at North West Britain in Bloom Awards

Not one, but two awards were won by Penwortham Priory Academy at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards.

Image of Lancashire FA Supports Grassroots Improvements at Priory
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. 

Image of A tiny robot that makes a big difference to the estates team
8 June 2023

A tiny robot that makes a big difference to the estates team

Whilst the purchase of a robot line marker following a successful bid application doesn't sound that interesting, it's actually a great boost to our school and our community.

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25 March 2021

Back to outdoor sports

Whilst pupils were in their PE kit on Wednesday, Head of PE & Sport Mr Bullock, used the opportunity for pupils to promote their local clubs by wearing their team shirt for the day.

Image of Priory's sports hall - open for business
26 February 2021

Priory's sports hall - open for business

Priory’s sports hall will be open, as soon as government rules allow, for those in the community who want to get straight back into team sports.   

Image of Priory takes back sports facilities operations from South Ribble Borough Council
13 January 2021

Priory takes back sports facilities operations from South Ribble Borough Council

South Ribble Borough Council and Penwortham Priory Academy are pleased to announce some changes to the operation of the sports facilities at Penwortham Leisure Centre from April 2021 following the end of the current dual use leisure service contract.

Image of Sports hall refurbishment
11 January 2021

Sports hall refurbishment

Phase 3 of the sport hall refurbishment is almost complete.

Image of Sports hall refurbishment
17 December 2020

Sports hall refurbishment

Phase 2 will be new flooring which started on Tuesday and is expected to take around three weeks.