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 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 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 Eddie the Eagle Soars into Priory’s Gardens
10 October 2025

Eddie the Eagle Soars into Priory’s Gardens

Eddie the Eagle has landed at Priory – in wooden form!

Image of Feathered Guests Prepare for Their Next Journey
9 July 2025

Feathered Guests Prepare for Their Next Journey

Before the summer term comes to an end, we thought we would update you on our beloved duck family.  

Image of Late Admissions Accepted on Appeal
26 June 2025

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 Bake sale thank yous
21 March 2025

Bake sale thank yous

Monday’s bake sale raised an incredible £77.60 and was a sell-out success!

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 When Eco Club went to choose Priory's Christmas tree
26 November 2024

When Eco Club went to choose Priory's Christmas tree

The Eco Committee visited Newgate Nurseries to learn how to make Christmas wreaths and pick our tree!

Image of We're North West in Blooms Triple Double Winners
18 November 2024

We're North West in Blooms Triple Double Winners

Priory’s gardens have once again been recognised as the best in the North-West

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2024
16 October 2024

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2024

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 in Autumn.

Image of Priory's gardens welcome a special creature in the name of charity
9 October 2024

Priory's gardens welcome a special creature in the name of charity

Priory’s award-winning gardens have a new addition – an expertly carved heron!

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 Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Summer Update 2024
21 June 2024

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Summer Update 2024

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 in Summer.

Image of Eco Club makes its mark on Priory's green spaces
7 June 2024

Eco Club makes its mark on Priory's green spaces

The Eco Committee has taken over a green space at the front of school.  

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update 2024
8 February 2024

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update 2024

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 in Spring.

Image of Do you want to build a snowman?
22 January 2024

Do you want to build a snowman?

When the snow came to Penwortham...

Image of Our gardens are double award winners
23 November 2023

Our gardens are double award winners

Priory’s fantastic gardens were once again recognised as a blooming success! 

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 Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2023
17 October 2023

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update 2023

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 in Autumn.

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's gardens judged for elite regional award
9 July 2023

Priory's gardens judged for elite regional award

On Tuesday it was a pleasure to meet judges from North West in Bloom as the school was being shortlisted for the RHS It's Your Neighbourhood 'Neighbourhood' category.

Image of Mayor visits Penwortham Priory Academy
19 April 2023

Mayor visits Penwortham Priory Academy

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Penwortham to take a look around our award winning gardens.

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update
10 March 2023

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Spring Update

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.

Image of Compost Corner - Winter Update
13 December 2022

Compost Corner - Winter Update

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 in Winter.

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update
3 October 2022

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - Autumn Update

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 in Autumn.

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - July Update
12 July 2022

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - July Update

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 in July...

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - June Update
21 June 2022

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - June Update

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 in June...

Image of Mr Farron's Compost Corner - May Update
16 May 2022

Mr Farron's Compost Corner - May Update

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 in May...

Image of New family enrol at Priory
20 April 2022

New family enrol at Priory

Mrs Duck and her brood of 9 ducklings arrived at the school over Easter.

Image of Tree planted in memory of former teacher
17 November 2021

Tree planted in memory of former teacher

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

Image of A classroom with a view
15 June 2021

A classroom with a view

Priory's gardener, Mr Farron, creates such delightful classroom vistas for our pupils. These are just some of the stunning displays that are in bloom around our school at the moment.

Image of And not forgetting our gardens
10 July 2020

And not forgetting our gardens

Whilst most of us have been remote teaching and learning, our gardener, Mr Farron, has been adding more features to the school's great outdoors.