--- title: "News: Admissions" url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/admissions" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Admissions ![Image of A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_002763_this_one.jpg) 25 October 2026 ### [A Fantastic First Half Term for Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-a-fantastic-first-half-term-for-year-7) It’s always good to catch up with our Year 7s and find out how they have enjoyed their first few months at Priory. ![Image of From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/open-evening-2026/IMG_3461.JPEG) 25 September 2026 ### [From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-25-from-primary-to-priory-at-open-evening) So many families stepped through our doors as they began their search for a secondary school. ![Image of Peer Mentor Support For Year 7](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/ADF04856_This_one.jpg) 17 September 2026 ### [Peer Mentor Support For Year 7](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-17-peer-mentor-support-for-year-7) The first task of our Year 11 Peer Mentors is to ensure all Year 7s are settling into Priory. ![Image of Summer School 2026 - A Fantastic Start to Life at Priory](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/summer-school-2026-day-1/IMG_3141.JPEG) 13 September 2026 ### [Summer School 2026 - A Fantastic Start to Life at Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-13-summer-school-2026-a-fantastic-start-to-life-at-priory) We were delighted to welcome new Year 7 students for two days of Summer School activities. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Its 2026 Intake](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-6-evening-event-and-induction-day-2026/DJI_0227-This-one-web.jpg) 3 July 2026 ### [Priory Welcomes Its 2026 Intake](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-03-priory-welcomes-its-2026-intake) We welcome our new intake of pupils and their families as they begin their Priory journey. ![Image of Record Demand for Places Sees Priory Oversubscribed for 2026 Admissions](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_(Preston)_023560.jpg) 14 March 2026 ### [Record Demand for Places Sees Priory Oversubscribed for 2026 Admissions](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-03-14-record-demand-for-places-sees-priory-oversubscribed-for-2026-admissions) Priory is certainly the place people want to be – we are proud to say we are full again! ![Image of Year 7s Are Embracing Life at Priory](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/PENWORTHAM_Priory_178552_this_one.jpg) 23 October 2025 ### [Year 7s Are Embracing Life at Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-10-23-year-7s-are-embracing-life-at-priory) Priory’s new Year 7s have certainly embraced their secondary school life so far! ![Image of From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/open-evening-2025/IMG_8511.JPG) 29 September 2025 ### [From Primary to Priory at Open Evening](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-09-29-from-primary-to-priory-at-open-evening) Our doors were opened to over 450 families as they began their search for a secondary school for their children. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Its New 2025 Intake](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Drone_Shot_July_2025.jpg) 5 July 2025 ### [Priory Welcomes Its New 2025 Intake](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-07-05-priory-welcomes-its-new-2025-intake) This week we were delighted to welcome our new intake of pupils and their families as they began their journey at Priory. ![Image of Late Admissions Accepted on Appeal](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/ducks-june-2025/IMG_8020.jpeg) 26 June 2025 ### [Late Admissions Accepted on Appeal](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-06-26-late-admissions-accepted-on-appeal) A determined duck and her entourage of nine ducklings attempted to enrol at Priory - clearly impressed by our reputation for outstanding facilities! ![Image of Year 7 offer advice for new pupils joining us in September](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_133144.jpg) 12 May 2025 ### [Year 7 offer advice for new pupils joining us in September](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2025-05-12-year-7-offer-advice-for-new-pupils-joining-us-in-september) Our Year 7 pupils are embracing life at Priory and they talked about what they like about the school, their favourite subjects and more! ![Image of How are you settling in, Year 7?](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/Penwortham_Priory_3211_Y7_Settle_Oct_24.jpg) 11 October 2024 ### [How are you settling in, Year 7?](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2024-10-11-how-are-you-settling-in-year-7) It’s gone so fast as our Year 7s have almost completed a half-term at Priory – and they love it! ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - [OFSTED](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Online Payments](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/internet-payments) - [Staff Contact](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/staff/staff-contact-list) - [Vacancies](https://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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