Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham
URN: 119739 • Preston PR1 0JE
Overview
- Name
- Priory Sports and Technology College, Penwortham
- URN
- 119739
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Hourigan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Crow Hills Road, Preston PR1 0JE
Summary
Penwortham Priory Academy, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 1,067 students. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasising a smooth transition for new students from primary education. The transition programme is extensive, involving collaboration with local primary schools and opportunities for Year 4, 5, and 6 students to visit the academy.
The curriculum at Priory is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. Peer mentoring is also a key feature, with Year 11 students providing support to Year 7 pupils during breaks, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Recently, Penwortham Priory Academy received a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively engages with the community, hosting events such as open evenings to connect with prospective families and encourage involvement in school activities.
The curriculum at Priory is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. Peer mentoring is also a key feature, with Year 11 students providing support to Year 7 pupils during breaks, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Recently, Penwortham Priory Academy received a 'Good' rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. The school actively engages with the community, hosting events such as open evenings to connect with prospective families and encourage involvement in school activities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Broughton High School (74.6)
- All Hallows Catholic High School (71.4)
- Eden Boys' School, Preston (69.2)
- Penwortham Girls' High School (67.1)
- Preston Muslim Girls High School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1067
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1067 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1067 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1067 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1067 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1067 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1067 |
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