21 March 2025
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Year 11 pupil gains apprenticeship insight at Women In Engineering event

Chittara learned a lot from a four-day BAE Systems Women in Engineering Apprenticeship insight event which she will take into the future.

20 March 2025
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Holly-May & Niall: I love Maths because...

The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Holly-May and Niall love Maths:

17 March 2025
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From Priory to the Olympics: Susan Cheesebrough’s Inspiring Return

We had the absolute privilege of welcoming back former pupil and Olympic gymnast, Susan Cheesebrough, to Priory along with her Class of 1976 classmates and PE teacher.

17 March 2025
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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. 

14 March 2025
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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...

13 March 2025
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National youth parliament elections - our results

Here are the results from Penwortham Priory Academy.

13 March 2025
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Priory #LetGirlsPlay in nationwide football event

Friday, 7 March saw Priory take part in the Barclays Biggest Ever Girls Football Match. 

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

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

11 March 2025
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World Book Day: A novel celebration at Priory

World Book Day, celebrated on 6th March, was a page-turning success at our school this year! 

9 March 2025
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Author Tom Young inspires Priory pupils on World Book Day

We had the privilege of welcoming Tom Young, a renowned performance psychologist and author of The Making of a Leader.

6 March 2025
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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.  

5 March 2025
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Pupils celebrate Pancake Day with some flipping Fun

This ‘just for fun’ event challenged participants to score as many flips as they could in 30 seconds.