News: Staff
70th anniversary photo now available to buy
Penwortham Priory Academy's 70th anniversary whole school group photograph is available to view and order online.
Meet the teacher - Mr Momoniat, Humanities
Priory’s new Humanities teacher is affectionately known as ‘Mr Mo’ and has already won over the pupils!
Alumni - James Walsh (Class of 2006)
Mr Walsh has turned from a Priory pupil into a Priory teacher – and loves it!
Our gardens are double award winners
Priory’s fantastic gardens were once again recognised as a blooming success!
Meet Priory's new English leaders
Priory’s English Department has a fresh look with a new Head of English and Assistant Head of English.
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.
Meet the teacher - Mrs Potter
Mrs Potter is Priory’s new Assistant Head of Science and joined the school at the end of the last academic year.
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
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.
Wedding Bells for Miss Bolton
We send our very best wishes to Priory's Attendance Officer, Miss Bolton, who gets married this weekend.
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.
Meet the teacher - Miss Smethurst
In September we welcomed Miss Smethurst to the English Department.
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Meet the teacher - Mrs Roberts, Science
In September we welcomed Mrs Roberts into the Science Department.
Meet the teacher - Miss Nicholls
New teacher Miss Nicholls is thriving off the creativity and innovative nature of Priory’s English Department.
Meet the teacher - Mrs Kursitis
Mrs Kursitis has travelled the world to boost her geography knowledge – and is now sharing it with the pupils at Priory.
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!
Happy retirement Ms Clementson
Today was Pastoral Manager Ms Clementson's last day as she begins her retirement.
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Mr Henshaw appointed to north west Maths hub leadership role
Priory’s Assistant Head of Maths, Mr Henshaw, is sharing his skills with schools in the North West after he was appointed to the role of Assistant Maths Hub Lead from September.
It's all part of the job for Mr Wilkinson
Site Supervisor Mr Wilkinson has been putting his new skills into practice at Priory.
Best wishes to Mrs Bullock and welcome back Mrs Farley
The Head of Year 7, Mrs Bullock, has now begun her maternity leave. In perfect timing, Mrs Farley, returns from her maternity leave to resume the role from 1 December.
Meet the teacher - Ms Kinsman and Miss Deeley
The Science Department have welcomed two new members to their team this month.
Meet the teacher - Mr Owen, English
Welcome to Mr Owen who has joined us as English teacher at Priory. Head of English, Mrs Gidden also tells us her plans for department this year.
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