Image of First Bite, Best Start:  Pupils Enjoy Priory’s Morning Boost 
6 March 2026

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.

Image of Year 11 Computer Science Pupils Go Behind the Scenes of Priory’s Network Infrastructure
24 February 2026

Year 11 Computer Science Pupils Go Behind the Scenes of Priory’s Network Infrastructure

Year 11 Computer Science pupils were given a behind‑the‑scenes look at the heart of Priory’s ICT systems.

Image of Priory wins the North West in Bloom's Secondary School of the Year for the fourth time
10 December 2025

Priory wins the North West in Bloom's Secondary School of the Year for the fourth time

Our gardener Mr Farron has again won praise from Britain in Bloom

Image of Priory Leads The Way With  Self-Service Dining Innovation
26 November 2025

Priory Leads The Way With  Self-Service Dining Innovation

Priory is the first in the country to install the innovative touchscreen kiosks.

Image of Priory Welcomes Real Christmas Tree for Seasonal Celebrations
23 November 2025

Priory Welcomes Real Christmas Tree for Seasonal Celebrations

Priory has its very own real Christmas tree in our Rose Garden.

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 Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2025
6 November 2025

Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2025

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 Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support
15 October 2025

Former Pupil Officially Opens ‘The Nest’ - A Hub for SEND and Emotional Support

Class of 2025 Daniel returned to officially open our new SEND and Well-Being facility, the Nest.

Image of Lights, Camera, Kiosks! Pupils Star in Catering System Promotion Video
5 October 2025

Lights, Camera, Kiosks! Pupils Star in Catering System Promotion Video

We hosted our catering provider's film crew as they began creating promotional material to showcase the system in action.

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 Exciting Outdoor Transformation Underway at Penwortham Primary School
16 May 2025

Exciting Outdoor Transformation Underway at Penwortham Primary School

With the creative vision of gardener Mr Farron and the support of Priory’s Estates Team, Phase One of the outdoor area makeover is nearly complete.

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 Now and then - From Art to The Bistro
14 February 2025

Now and then - From Art to The Bistro

We’re continuously developing our facilities at Priory to create inspiring learning spaces for our current and future generations of pupils.

Image of Priory to give its primary school neighbours a garden makeover
14 February 2025

Priory to give its primary school neighbours a garden makeover

Our award-winning gardener Mr Farron is using his talents to help Penwortham Primary School pupils have a better outdoor experience.

Image of More room for music at Priory
30 January 2025

More room for music at Priory

A store room which has been transformed into a music room has hit the right note with our pupils and music staff!

Image of Priory's new food service outlet is officially opened by former teacher
14 December 2024

Priory's new food service outlet is officially opened by former teacher

Priory’s Pod, our newest catering facility, has officially opened for pupils and the community.

Image of Eco Club table top sale success for Derian House
19 November 2024

Eco Club table top sale success for Derian House

Eco Club came up with the idea of having a festive sale, selling pre-loved treasures and new items to raise funds for a local charity.

Image of Year 10 & Community Use Toilet Facilities Project
4 November 2024

Year 10 & Community Use Toilet Facilities Project

Since Priory took over the running of its out of school hours hire there has been a need to provide better toilet facilities for pupils and community users of the school’s football and cricket facilities.

Image of Priory hosts gymnastics teacher training with renowned coach
9 October 2024

Priory hosts gymnastics teacher training with renowned coach

We were proud to host the inspiring Embrace SCITT gymnastics teacher training.

Image of Priory's young leaders support South Ribble School Games
9 October 2024

Priory's young leaders support South Ribble School Games

Priory's Young Leaders were invited to support a primary school inclusive sporting event hosted at our school.

Image of Our gardens receive a gift from Bulgaria
3 July 2024

Our gardens receive a gift from Bulgaria

The Priory Rose Garden has got some new additions – blossoming Bulgarian roses.

Image of Behind the scenes: The catering team
7 June 2024

Behind the scenes: The catering 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 behind the scenes.  This second part is all about the catering team.

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 New at Priory - digital display screens
2 March 2024

New at Priory - digital display screens

We have two new digital TV display screens at Priory where you will find an abundance of news and information.

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 Priory wins £5K laptops in competition
25 May 2023

Priory wins £5K laptops in competition

Priory's Strategic ICT lead, Mr Bolton, attended an education focused technology event last month and won £5000 worth of Dell laptops for the school.

Image of It's all part of the job for Mr Wilkinson
8 July 2021

It's all part of the job for Mr Wilkinson

Site Supervisor Mr Wilkinson has been putting his new skills into practice at Priory.