2 March 2024
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Alumni round up - February 2024

Class of 2006 Jordan North, Class of 2012 Ed Duckworth, Class of 2019 Mohammed Ali.

1 December 2023
Image of Alumni - James Walsh (Class of 2006)

Alumni - James Walsh (Class of 2006)

Mr Walsh has turned from a Priory pupil into a Priory teacher – and loves it! 

31 October 2023
Image of Mrs Simpson's Long Service Award Takes Her Back To Former Pupil

Mrs Simpson's Long Service Award Takes Her Back To Former Pupil

Mrs Simpson was bowled over by her long service award – as it was a necklace made in the design of a bowler hat - which was made by a former Priory pupil.

16 October 2023
Image of Priory raises money to support local special needs centre

Priory raises money to support local special needs centre

Learning Support Assistant Mrs Whalley has raised £150 for a cause close to Priory, the Space Centre. 

3 October 2023
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Class of 1970 go back to school for anniversary celebrations

Former Head Girl Janet Edwards and Sports Captain John Bennett, the Class of 1970, visited Priory as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations as well as to meet the new Head Prefects.

11 September 2023
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Happy anniversary Priory

70 years ago Penwortham County Secondary School, as it was known then, welcomed its first full cohort of pupils.

11 September 2023
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Alumni: Class of 1995-1999

Thanks to the Lancashire Evening Post, quite a few blasts from the past have cropped up over the summer break.

6 July 2023
Image of Mr Watters to retire after 29 years at Priory

Mr Watters to retire after 29 years at Priory

Lead Geography teacher Mr Watters, one of Priory’s longest serving members of staff, will leave at the end of this term after 29 years at Priory

4 July 2023
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70th Anniversary Celebration Event

A chance comment by one of our Class of 1953 led to a fantastic 70 years of Priory reunion in the Rose Garden. 

21 February 2023
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70th Anniversary - Keeping it in the Family

Priory proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and we have been digging through our archives to look at how the school has changed since 1953.

10 February 2023
Image of Priory Welcomes South Ribble MP

Priory Welcomes South Ribble MP

When the House of Commons came to Priory as the MP for South RIbble visits the school.

12 January 2023
Image of Alumni: Mrs Wragg memorial and family visit

Alumni: Mrs Wragg memorial and family visit

On Wednesday we welcomed two special visitors to Penwortham Priory Academy.

28 November 2022
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Alumni: Class of 2003

Why don't we do these anymore? Class of 2003: A vintage year!

11 November 2022
Image of Alumni: Jemma Oliver (Class of 1997)

Alumni: Jemma Oliver (Class of 1997)

Former Priory pupil Jemma Oliver has travelled the world but is now giving back to the community of Penwortham.

10 October 2022
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Former pupils return for further maths

LuSoM deliver a talk to top set maths along with former pupils Jack and James.

4 October 2022
Image of Priory's first head prefects head back to school

Priory's first head prefects head back to school

Priory’s first Head Boy and Girl were reunited after almost 66 years apart and had the chance to meet the incumbents of the posts.

1 July 2022
Image of Class of 2017: Annie Hargreaves

Class of 2017: Annie Hargreaves

This week we welcomed back our Head Girl from Class of 2017.

19 June 2022
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When the past came back to Priory

It was back to school for Priory’s first ever Head Girl and her conclusion on the new-look Priory was ‘it’s amazing’. 

19 May 2022
Image of Alumni leading the way at Institute of Physics event

Alumni leading the way at Institute of Physics event

Priory's alumni were leading the way at the Institute of Physics conference in London

16 May 2022
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Meet the teacher - Mr Cox

Mr Cox used to be a pupil at Priory and he says the school is 'unrecognisable' from his early days after returning as a Science teacher earlier this year.

16 May 2022
Image of MFL German - Welcome back Mr Warham

MFL German - Welcome back Mr Warham

Did you know that we also offer GCSE examinations in other foreign languages at Priory?

2 February 2022
Image of Alumni: Megan & Olivia Grant (Class of 2016)

Alumni: Megan & Olivia Grant (Class of 2016)

Happy birthday to 22-year-old Penwortham Priory Academy twins whose birthday was 02-02-22.

28 January 2022
Image of Headteacher's Log - 28 January 1953

Headteacher's Log - 28 January 1953

History teacher Mr Eccles has revelled in the daily journals to find 'picks' which we will find amusing to read today. How things have changed!

24 January 2022
Image of Alumni: Sonia Taylor (Class of 1955)

Alumni: Sonia Taylor (Class of 1955)

We're really excited to be in touch with the daughter of one of our very first Head Girls.

23 November 2021
Image of Libby receives Team GB call up

Libby receives Team GB call up

Class of 2020, pupil, Libby, admitted she almost quit synchronised swimming – but now she has received a call up to the GB World and European squad. 

17 November 2021
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Tree planted in memory of former teacher

A tree has been planted in the Priory garden in memory of former teacher, Jean Wragg.

15 November 2021
Image of In memory of...Jack Milner (Class of 2009)

In memory of...Jack Milner (Class of 2009)

We were saddened to be informed that Jack passed away suddenly on 23 October, aged 28.

1 November 2021
Image of Class of 2021 Celebration Evening & GCSE Certificate Collection

Class of 2021 Celebration Evening & GCSE Certificate Collection

Sadly, due to the rising Covid cases it is not sensible for us to run an ‘in-person’ Celebration Evening this year.

5 October 2021
Image of Alumni - Andy Kolacz (Class of 1990)

Alumni - Andy Kolacz (Class of 1990)

Former pupils have a habit of returning to Priory as staff – and Site Supervisor Andy Kolacz is the latest!

19 May 2021
Image of In memory of Mrs Wragg - Strive for the highest

In memory of Mrs Wragg - Strive for the highest

Penwortham Priory Academy will introduce the Jean Wragg ‘Strive for the Highest’ award in memory of former English teacher and Head of Year who died recently.

13 May 2021
Image of Class of 1989 - the staff

Class of 1989 - the staff

This photo was kindly sent to us this week by former English teacher, Mr Hunter.

13 April 2021
Image of Alumni - Carl Walkden (Class of 2009)

Alumni - Carl Walkden (Class of 2009)

Carl left Priory in 2009 and an early enthusiasm for PE led to him to an education in sports, followed by a career in the Army.

15 December 2020
Image of Alumni - Louise Hawkins (Class of 2010)

Alumni - Louise Hawkins (Class of 2010)

Whilst at Priory, Louise took part in an experimental education programme and recently her mum got in touch to update us with how things have turned out since she left us a decade ago.

27 November 2020
Image of Alumni - Harry Coyne (Class of 2020)

Alumni - Harry Coyne (Class of 2020)

Former Priory pupil Harry has left home at 16 to pursue his dream of being an American Footballer and also to follow his love of sports journalism.

15 November 2020
Image of Alumni - Jordan North - I'm a Celebrity

Alumni - Jordan North - I'm a Celebrity

Whilst many of you will be tuning in to watch I'm a Celebrity on Sunday night, please look out for one of its stars in particular - former Priory pupil, Jordan North.

8 October 2020
Image of Alumni - Ed Duckworth (Class of 2012)

Alumni - Ed Duckworth (Class of 2012)

Ed was the 4th official at last night's televised Women's FA Cup semi final match.

1 October 2020
Image of In memory of...Daniel Appleby (Class of 2002)

In memory of...Daniel Appleby (Class of 2002)

The family of Daniel Appleby have brought in this year’s plaque which will be presented to a pupil for friendship and kindness.