Penwortham Priory Academy
URN: 138948 • Preston PR1 0JE
Overview
- Name
- Penwortham Priory Academy
- URN
- 138948
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENWORTHAM PRIORY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- M Eastham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772320250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crow Hills Road, Preston PR1 0JE
Summary
Penwortham Priory Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 744 pupils and a capacity of 750. The academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported. The Principal emphasises the importance of both pastoral and academic care, ensuring that each pupil's individual needs are met.
The school operates a Vertical Pastoral House System, which enhances pastoral support through House Leaders who monitor students' personal development and engagement in school life. Additionally, an Academic Year Group System is in place, allowing Heads of Year to oversee attendance, punctuality, and overall academic progress, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their daily learning.
Penwortham Priory Academy also offers a "Learning for Life" programme that focuses on developing essential skills such as leadership, resilience, and communication, which are crucial for future employability. The academy aims to foster a strong sense of community and citizenship among its pupils, preparing them for successful futures.
The school operates a Vertical Pastoral House System, which enhances pastoral support through House Leaders who monitor students' personal development and engagement in school life. Additionally, an Academic Year Group System is in place, allowing Heads of Year to oversee attendance, punctuality, and overall academic progress, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their daily learning.
Penwortham Priory Academy also offers a "Learning for Life" programme that focuses on developing essential skills such as leadership, resilience, and communication, which are crucial for future employability. The academy aims to foster a strong sense of community and citizenship among its pupils, preparing them for successful futures.
Useful links
- School Calendar (calendar)
- A− (other)
- About Priory (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Parents (other)
- Pastoral Care (other)
- Pupils (other)
- Staff (other)
- Applying for September 2026? Admissions Information Available Here (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- PENWORTHAM PRIORY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 744
- Boys
- 423
- Girls
- 321
- FSM %
- 25.40
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 744 | 423 | 321 | 750 | 25.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 762 | 439 | 323 | 750 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 797 | 451 | 346 | 1152 | 24.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 797 | 451 | 346 | 1152 | 24.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 759 | 425 | 334 | 1152 | 20.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 747 | 418 | 329 | 1152 | 17.00 |
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