Penwortham Priory Academy

About Penwortham Priory Academy

Penwortham Priory Academy is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 744 pupils on roll. It is part of PENWORTHAM PRIORY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 (2025/26). 24.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

744 / 750 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 March 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Crow Hills Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE

Phone

01772320250

Headteacher

M Eastham

Website

http://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Penwortham Priory Academy?

Penwortham Priory Academy is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Penwortham Priory Academy have?

Penwortham Priory Academy has 744 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Penwortham Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?

Penwortham Priory Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020).

How does Penwortham Priory Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Penwortham Priory Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2025/26.

Is Penwortham Priory Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Penwortham Priory Academy is part of PENWORTHAM PRIORY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Penwortham Priory Academy?

Penwortham Priory Academy is located at Crow Hills Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE.