A Full House For Priory's Easter Bingo
The assembly hall was abuzz as Year 7 and Year 8 pupils and their families gathered for an Easter bingo fundraising event.
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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!
A Winning Display of Effort and Enthusiasm from Priory’s Year 7 & 8 Athletes
Year 7 and Year 8 girls displayed impressive effort at a South Ribble indoor athletics competition.
Year 7 Pupils Amaze Geography Teachers With Creative Rainfall Presentations
Year 7 impressed teachers by delivering imaginative presentations on the different types of rainfall.
Year 7 Impress Geography Teachers with Their Contour Models
Year 7 was given a project by geography teachers to create a 3D contour model of a landscape.
Building the Past: Year 7’s Impressive Castle Models
An extraordinary amount of effort, planning and skill has gone into the Year 7 annual competition.
Year 7 Serve Up Success in Their First Practical Cookery Lesson
Year 7 stepped into the kitchen for their very first practical Food Technology lesson.
Priory’s Food Bank Appeal Meets House Competition
Year 7's response to our Food Bank appeal has been phenomenal.
Locked Up in History! Year 7’s Lancaster Adventure
Year 7 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable trip to Lancaster last week, diving deep into the city’s fascinating past.
Year 7 Pupil Strikes Gold To Become British Champion
Gymnast Courtney is a British champion on the bars.
Year 7 Science Club Lights Up With Colourful Flame Tests
What better way to kick things off during Bonfire week than with a dazzling display of flame tests?
South Ribble League Win for Year 7 Footballers
Year 7 got their South Ribble football league underway with a fantastic win against All Hallows.
Year 7s Are Embracing Life at Priory
Priory’s new Year 7s have certainly embraced their secondary school life so far!
Year 7 Inspired by Natural High Assembly
Year 7 pupils took part in a powerful and engaging assembly presented by the Natural High programme,
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Year 7s Get a Taste of Autumn
The delicious scent of cinnamon and baked apples filled the Food Technology room as Year 7 took part in the After School Creative Cookery Club.
Year 7 Reaches The Top For Charity Event
Eric has been reaching for the top in his charity fundraiser for Baby Beat.
Priory Pupils Head Back to Primary School To Unveil Donated Sculptures
Three Year 7 pupils returned to their former primary school to celebrate a wonderful achievement that began before they joined Priory.
Year 7 Springs into Success at Trampoline Debut
Heather was jumping for joy after her first ever trampoline competition.
Peer Mentor Support For Year 7
Priory’s friendly Year 11 Peer Mentors are based in the Year 7 dining area at break and lunch and are ready to help.
Summer School 2025
Pupils attended a two-day summer school on 19 & 20 August as part of their transition into Year 7.
Classroom, Careers and Community: Pupils Help Shape Penwortham’s Future With Pell Frischmann
Pell Frischmann is currently working on a project to redesign Liverpool Road in Penwortham and the team delivered a workshop with each Year 7 class as part of their careers day.
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Year 7s Lend a Hand at Penwortham Primary Sports Day
Year 7 pupils have stepped up to support Penwortham Primary School with their annual sports day
Year 7s Shine in Design Technology Challenge
Year 7 has been designing and making a functional and aesthetically pleasing torch based on their research of different cultures of the world.
From Primary to Priory: Whitefield Girls Return To Class
Year 7s Amelie and Angel ventured back to Whitefield Primary School to meet our new Priory pupils.
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Impressive Effort from Year 7 Girls at UCLan Tournament
The Year 7 girls football team took part in the Rotary Club Football Tournament at UCLan Sports Arena.
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!
Welcome Year 6 & Good Luck Year 11: Behind The Scenes of a Photoshoot
Year 7 pupils stepped into the spotlight for a very special Priory tradition.
Eyes down for Easter bingo event fundraising success
The assembly hall was abuzz with excitement as families of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils gathered for an Easter bingo fundraising event.
Holly-May & Niall: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Holly-May and Niall love Maths:
Learning For Life - British Values Assembly
Year 7 has presented an assembly about British Values.
Building the past: Year 7s impressive castle models
History came to life as the Lead Teacher for History held his annual Year 7 Castle Competition.
Year 7 ensure we're spoilt for choice when it comes to clubs at Priory
Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 1)
Year 7 ensure there's lots of clubs to join at Priory
Our Year 7s continue to impress us every day and we want to highlight some of the amazing clubs that these pupils have started. (Part 2)
Year 7 Students Complete Their First Fieldwork Study
Year 7 has completed a microclimate study conducted in and around the school grounds.
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After school creative cookery celebrates Burns Night
A select few chose to make Cranachan with Mrs Cowell in celebration of the upcoming Scottish Burns Night.
Year 7 line up their models to impress Geography teachers
Pupils have once again got creative for the annual Geography Contours Competition.
Year 7 pupil on target for football success
Year 7 Alegria has already had quite a football career as he looks to make it big in the football world.
Oliver and Alex: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Oliver and Alex love Maths:
A good hair day for Matilda
Year 7 Matilda has had 12" of her hair cut off to raise money for charity by donating her plaits to the Little Princess Trust.
Ben, Scarlett and Leon: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Ben, Scarlett and Year 8 Leon love Maths:
Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Christmas tree pastries
Year 7 eagerly gathered after school to create puff pastry Christmas tree shapes filled with Nutella.
Alcohol awareness production ‘Smashed’ its way to Year 7 & Year 8
The production is an early intervention strategy to educate on the risks of underage drinking.
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Year 7 go back in time for a trip to Lancaster Castle
Year 7 students took at trip to Lancaster to visit the historic Priory church and Castle.
Archie, Adam and Zackary: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Archie, Adam & Zackary love Maths:
Year 7s get a buzz with their new books
Bookbuzz gives students the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from a collection of 16 titles.
Sravani & Charlotte: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Sravani and Charlotte love Maths:
Isla and Zara: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Zara and Isla love Maths:
Year 7 football team crowned South Ribble champions
The team has been crowned South Ribble League Champions after winning all four league matches.
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Year 7 Halloween Charity Bake Off
Year 7 School Council has organised its first baking competition and sale with a spooky Halloween twist!
Year 7 pupil aims to band together with others for music
Year 7 Tom is hoping to hit the big time with a Priory band!
Year 7 girls football team smash Lancashire Cup Round 1
Year 7 girls' football team played their double debut. Firstly as a new team for Priory and secondly their first game of the Lancashire Cup.
Logan, Isaac and Angel: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Logan, Isaac and Angel love Maths:
Year 7 football team remain undefeated after third win
Priory’s Year 7 football team maintained its 100% start to the season with a third successive win.
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!
Lewis and Josh: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7s Lewis and Josh love Maths:
Year 7 continue their unbeaten run in South Ribble league
The Year 7 football team continued their impressive unbeaten start to the season with a second successive victory.
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Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - International Taco Day
Taco ‘bout talent! The Year 7s embraced the challenge of making fish tacos with impressive enthusiasm and surprising skill.
Year 7 Science transition homework
Before they even started, Year 7 has blown us away with their Science homework!
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Peer mentor support for Year
The Peer Mentor team invite Year 7s to come and have a chat with them at the Peer Mentor Station.
Year 7 show racism the red card
Year 7 had a day of change-making anti-racism workshops delivered by 'Show Racism the Red Card'.
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Year 7 offer advice for new pupils joining us in September
As we prepare to welcome our new pupils this week, Year 7 have some advice for them.
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Year 7 explore the dangers of County Lines
South Ribble Police's Safer Neighbourhoods team visited Priory to talk to Year 7 pupils about County Lines and how to avoid getting involved.
When science lessons become electric
Year 7 and Year 8 attended a STEM workshop centred around the theme of electricity and its generation.
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Year 7 have a message for Priory's new pupils
We asked our current Year 7s what they like about Priory and what makes it different to their primary schools ...
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Year 7 pupils receives high sheriff's young citizen award
Year 7, George, has been presented with a High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen Award 2024 Commended Certificate.
Pupils learn a language with 3 pillars and a pizza box
Priory’s Languages department encouraged pupils to use their imaginations to help them understand the new way of teaching French.
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STEM Club takes on Food Technology
STEM Club ventured across to the Food Technology classroom for an entirely different investigation - can you cook ice cream?
Welcome Year 6 & Good Luck Year 11: Behind The Scenes
On Friday morning, Year 7 pupils stepped into the spotlight for a very special Priory tradition.
Easter bingo event brings great fun and fundraising to Priory
Year 7 and Year 8 families, along with staff members, gathered for an Easter bingo fundraising event that proved to be a spectacular success.
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Max and Charlie
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Max and Charlie...
Year 7 pupil adds to medals haul in martial arts events
Archie’s home is going to be full of medals as he has collected three recently in Mixed Martial Arts.
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Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Ava
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Ava...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Sandra
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Sandra..
Josh: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7 Josh loves Maths:
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Loki
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Loki...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Theo
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Theo...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Jess
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Jess...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - James
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing James..
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Craig
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Craig...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - George
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing George...
Year 7 castle competition winners are big on a small scale
Year 7 pupils combined their artistic talents and historical knowledge to build a 3D castle for a History Competition.
Year 7 Archie fights his way to the top
Year 7 Archie admits he is ‘very competitive’ which is good as he wants to take his Mixed Martial Arts career far!
Year 7 pupils line up their models to impress Geography teachers
Pupils were praised as ‘extremely creative’ as the annual Geography Contours Competition enjoyed record entries!
Morsal: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7 Morsal loves Maths:
Year 7 pupils go back in time for History trip
Year 7 pupils were able to step back in time during this week's trip to Lancaster where they visited the historic Priory and Castle.
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Leon and Amna: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7 Leon and Amna love Maths:
Vivien, Ada and Marshall: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Year 7 Vivian, Ada and Marshall love Maths:
Year 7 girls make their footballing debut
Priory's Year 7 girls played their debut at Leyland St Mary’s South Ribble tournament.
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Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 National School Meals Week
Year 7 pupils joined Mrs Cowell after school to celebrate National School Meals Week by making Chicken Wraps.
After school fun in the Science Department
STEM Club has been busy investigating the colours made when burning metal ions.
Year 7 meet author Ruth Eastham
Ruth is sister of Principal Mr Eastham and is a multi-award winning author of five books. She visited Priory to inspire Year 7 to be the next generation of writers.
How are you settling in, Year 7?
Our Year 7s may only have been at school for one term but they already have their favourite lessons!
From Primary to Priory - Broad Oak and Cop Lane Primaries
We invited Broad Oak Primary School and Cop Lane Primary School pupils to experience a day at Priory.
Year 7 pupil storms ahead in the BMX World
Year 7 Freddie is currently taking the BMX biking world by storm as National and British champion.
Priory celebrates European Day of Languages
Ooh La La! Priory teachers were kitted out in French, Greek and German (and more!) attire for our celebration of European Day of Languages.
Year 7 Summer School Maths Stars
Summer School pupils were taken into space for their Maths challenge!
Success in summer science homework
Year 7 have made a fantastic start to their learning in Science. Over the summer they have been working hard on various pieces of Science homework.
Summer School 2023
We hope that all our new Year 7 pupils who could join us for Summer School had fun whilst getting to know their new school, meeting the teachers and making new friends.
Priory pupils prove they're some of the best at national maths competition
Around 60 Priory pupils in Years 7 and 8 took part in the hour-long, multiple-choice national challenge.
A Parisian adventure
A group of 45 pupils, along with five staff, set off for Paris. The three-day coach trip began shortly after school with a giddy group of Year 7 and 8 pupils.
MathsCity Museum treat for Year 7 class
Mr Henshaw took his Year 7 Maths class to MathsCity, a treat for taking part in a live lesson in conjunction with LUSoM earlier in the year.
Welcome New Intake 2023
This week we welcomed our new intake of pupils and their parents as they begin their journey at Priory.
Year 7 offer advice to Year 6
Year 7 have been super excited to welcome our new pupils. We asked them what nuggets of advice they would give to the Year 6s...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Will
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Will...
Mrs Elliott's cool reader's club - Emma
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Emma..
Year 7 look forward to welcoming our new intake
Our current Year 7s have settled into life at Priory and are now looking forward to welcoming the new arrivals in September.
It's that time of year again
It is about this time of year when we have our annual photoshoot with a selection of Year 7 pupils to spell out two little messages.
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Year 7 & 8 pupils are leading the way
‘Resilient,’ ‘hard working’, ‘helpful’ and a ‘natural leader’ – these are just a few of the descriptions given by Priory teachers to our new group of Lead Learners.
Easter bingo - a cracking hit
All eyes were looking down for a fabulous evening of fun on Wednesday as we opened our doors for Easter bingo.
Year 7 & 8 pupils are leading the way
Teachers nominated Lead Learners from Years 7 and 8 not necessarily for their academic achievements but primarily for their resilience, behaviour and helpfulness.
Year 7 Speak Out At Competition
Year 7 worked hard to write and deliver a speech on a topic that’s important to them. These speeches were then chosen to compete in the grand final at the end of the Autumn term.
Year 7 enjoy a creative escape in English
Year 7s have been granted warrior status by Head of English Mrs Gidden after completing ‘The Legends of Kraznir’ project.
History pupils take a trip back in time
The History Department has led two trips to Lancaster for Year 7 pupils to explore its castle and priory as part of their study of the Medieval era.
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It's all Greek to us at the Year 7 cookery club
After school, Year 7 had their first opportunity join in some making and baking fun when Mrs Cowell invited them to make Greek cheese pies called Spanakopita.
How are you settling in, Year 7?
Our new Year 7s have adapted to life in Priory easily – and they already have favourite teachers!
Year 7 are in a buzz about books
Year 7 pupils admit they will feel a buzz when they get their hands on a brand new book!
European Day of Languages 2022
Year 7 went off-timetable to celebrate the important day in the MFL calendar and highlight the importance of learning a language across Europe.
Summer School 2022
We hope that all our Year 7 pupils had fun whilst getting to know their new school, meeting the teachers and making new friends.
Welcome 2022 intake
On Thursday we welcomed our new pupils when they spent their first full day at Priory to sample lessons and find out more about their new school.
Lancashire School Games
On Tuesday, eleven of Priory's Year 7 boys represented the school at the Lancashire School Games held at Stanley Park, Blackpool.
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Priory welcomes its new pupils
On Wednesday evening we welcomed our new intake of pupils and their parents as they begin their journey at Priory.
Top Year 7 & 8 Pupils Take On National Challenge
Year 8 Daniel M was ‘Best in School’ at the recent Junior Mathematical Challenge (UKMT) as he collected a Gold Award.
Mrs Cowell's Cookery Club - Year 7 Rainbow Biscuits
After school on Friday, Mrs Cowell invited Year 7 pupils to join her for a Creative Cookery class where they baked rainbow biscuits.
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Anna
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Anna...
Good luck Year 11
We wish you all the very best of luck during the next six weeks as you embark on your GCSE exams.
Year 7 have a message for Year 6 pupils
You will get a warm welcome at Priory – that’s the message from our current Year 7s to the new Year 6s.
Through the key hole... Year 7 Languages
This week in French, Year 7 have had an 'escape room' lesson.
Year 7 win at Worden
Monday saw the Year 7 boys' football team take on Worden Academy in the last game of the season.
Priory is full!
We are delighted to tell you that Priory is over-subscribed for the new intake of Year 7s.
South Ribble Indoor Athletics
Earlier this week, Priory took part in the South Ribble Indoor Athletics competition for Year 7 & 8 pupils.
Humanities get work rewarded with new postcard
There will be new Humanities rewards postcards sent out next term!
Freya and Phoebe: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Freya and Phoebe love Maths:
Languages department is buzzing about spelling
Year 7 pupils are extending their French vocabulary thanks to a Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Spelling Bee national competition.
Year 7 cookery club celebrates Burns Night
Mrs Cowell proved that food is fun when she invited Year 7 pupils to join her for the Burn's Night-themed Cookery Club.
Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Jessica
These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher. We interview them about their current book, what they like reading and what they like to do when they’re not reading. Introducing Jessica...
Yaseen and Eden: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Yaseen and Eden love Maths:
Keira and Daisy: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Keira and Daisy love Maths:
Jad and Bobby: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Jad and Bobby love Maths:
Anna and Harriet: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Anna and Harriet love Maths:
Year 7 speak out at competition
Over the last few weeks, all of Year 7 have been working hard to write and deliver a speech on a topic that’s important to them.
Year 7 mark their lines in Geography
The Year 7 pupils have been using cardboard, wood and paper to make contour models in the annual geography competition.
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Junaid and Aaron: I love Maths because...
The Maths Department ran a competition asking Year 7 pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject. Here's why Junaid and Arron love Maths:
Year 7 shout about why they love Maths
The Maths Department ran a competition asking pupils to say what they particularly enjoy about the subject.
December means advent calendars
The start of December means advent calendars. Chocolate, sweets, and... science?! That's right!
7-a-side girls football
Last night Year 7 and 8 girls played in a 7-a-side football competition at Balshaws’ High School.
Year 7 extra curricular clubs fair
Yesterday Year 7 had the chance to see what's on offer at Priory outside lesson time, at a Club Fair especially for them.
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Reading race winners are revealed
We now have the results of the Great Reading Race, which ran the last week of the half term. Drum roll please...
Spooky goings-on in Food Tech
There were some spooky goings on last night in the Food Technology room when Mrs Cowell invited Year 7s to take part in her after school Halloween-themed cookery club.
Year 7 are in a buzz about books
Bookbuzz is back – and our Year 7 pupils have selected their own brand new book which they will receive after the half term break.
How are you settling in, Year 7?
Head of Year 7 Mrs Farley says she is ‘proud’ of the way the Year 7s have settled into life at Priory.
A model start for Year 7 science pupils
Over the summer, Year 7 pupils were tasked with challenges from the English, Maths and Science departments to prepare them for the term ahead.
How's your first year been, Year 7?
Year 7 pupils have taken to life at Penwortham Priory Academy despite a first year with a difference due to Covid.