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Back-to-back county championships

Our men’s first team delivered an outstanding performance, securing a 6–1 victory over Reaseheath in the Cheshire Cup Final. A dominant display from start to finish, with six different goalscorers: Rupert Welsh, Seb Brownbill, Ben Clarke, Archie McParland, Kian McCarron, and Player of the Match Myles Prinsep. One more fixture remains – an away game… Continue Reading Back-to-back county championships

Designers rise to NMC challenge

Graphic Design students at Priestley College have been gaining valuable real-world experience after working on a live design project set by NMC Design+Print. The Level 3 students were tasked with creating graphics for a digital campaign that communicates the social impact of the organisation. The brief challenged them to design a series of visuals that… Continue Reading Designers rise to NMC challenge

Rambert Grades honour college talent

A prestigious dance programme delivered by Priestley College has picked up two more awards, with both a teacher and student celebrating success. Tutor Jo Novoa Bradley received Rambert Grades’ Examiner Choice Award, acknowledging her outstanding commitment, creativity and the impact of her teaching, as observed through the examination process. There was also success for Bridgewater… Continue Reading Rambert Grades honour college talent

Designers rise to NMC challenge

Graphic Design students at Priestley College have been gaining valuable real-world experience after working on a live design project set by NMC Design+Print. The Level 3 students were tasked with creating graphics for a digital campaign that communicates the social impact of the organisation. The brief challenged them to design a series of visuals that… Continue Reading Designers rise to NMC challenge

Tutor wins national award

A tutor at Priestley College has won a national award for her work championing LGBTQ+ inclusion in education. Jenny George, a former Priestley student turned Pastoral Head and teacher, was named Inclusive Tutor of the Year at the National Student Pride Awards. The prestigious award recognises individuals making an exceptional impact on LGBTQ+ inclusion across… Continue Reading Tutor wins national award

Alumnus lands designer role

Priestley College alumnus John Sutton has successfully progressed into the creative industry after securing a role as a Junior Designer at PDS Media, where he works with nationally recognised brands. John studied BTEC Level 3 Graphic Design and Photography at Priestley College and is now developing his career at PDS Media, a creative agency that… Continue Reading Alumnus lands designer role

Day of music for Viola Beach

On Friday we paid tribute to the talent and achievements of Viola Beach – a decade after their passing. It was a day filled with pride as we reflected on everything the band achieved in such a short space of time, and the lasting legacy they continue to hold here at college and across the… Continue Reading Day of music for Viola Beach

Priestley becomes ambassador school

PRIESTLEY College has been awarded the status of European Ambassador School – the only institution in Warrington to receive this recognition. The accreditation enables Priestley to champion European culture and democracy, while encouraging students to build connections with their peers across the continent. “At Priestley, we are proud to offer French, German and Spanish at… Continue Reading Priestley becomes ambassador school

Priestley team win the debate

Priestley College’s debate team has progressed to the next round of the prestigious MACE Debate Competition following a victory over Loretto Grammar School. They secured the win at the University of Law in Manchester, debating the motion: ‘This House believes that relationship-based reality TV should be banned.’ Eliza Stan, who studies three A-Levels and is… Continue Reading Priestley team win the debate

Alumni step back in time

By student Ffion Young In 1977, Wendy Rydzkowski, Karen Lowe and Alison Gowdy walked out of the doors of Warrington High School for Girls, A-Level results in hand and futures uncertain. Nearly fifty years later, they returned to its successor, Priestley College, just to see how much has changed. In a candid and emotional visit,… Continue Reading Alumni step back in time

Golf day raises charity funds

A charity golf day featuring Priestley students and staff raised nearly £300 for cancer research and the college student fund. There were 24 golfers taking part in the event at Walton Hall Golf Course with student Harry Carter winning the fun competition. Harry, a member of Priestley’s Football Academy who studies Coaching & Development at… Continue Reading Golf day raises charity funds

What happened to Britpop?

by student Elliot Taylor They just never date These were the recent words of Noel Gallagher, explaining what made the Britpop era so incredible. Gallagher went on to pinpoint the movement’s success as lying in the timeless nature of its songs. This raises a crucial question: what happened to that defining generation of songwriters, and… Continue Reading What happened to Britpop?

Leading way for young elite athletes

Priestley College continues to lead the way with supporting talented athletes in education in England, having once again been accredited by an innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative. The Sport England-backed programme supports young sportspeople on the talent pathway to have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits, follow other interests, as… Continue Reading Leading way for young elite athletes

Cadets’ competition win

THREE students from Priestley were celebrating after winning a regional First Aid competition. Lavinia Burcea, Gabriella Francioli and Ryan Pennington, who all study Protective Services, won the North Region First Aid Competition, representing the Greater Manchester Wing as part of 70 Croft and Culcheth Squadron. “I found it stressful but we all worked together and… Continue Reading Cadets’ competition win

STEM students visit top uni lab

STEM students visited a laboratory at the University of Manchester to gain an in-depth understanding of modern analytical techniques. Jaycen Ledgerton-Cooper, Olivia Lester, Sophie Flemming, Sophia Strashnova and Kei Nam Chan met Dr Ilya Strashnov, Faculty Lead for Elemental and Physical Characterisation, during the inspiring visit. As part of their A-Level Chemistry, students synthesise ethyl… Continue Reading STEM students visit top uni lab

Shauna’s STEM inspiration

Huge thank you to Priestley alumna Shauna Rice for returning to college to inspire the next generation of STEM students. Shauna is currently in her final year studying Biochemistry at University of Oxford and her words of encouragement and advice will have made a huge difference to the ambitions of our current cohort.

Polish Centre celebrates anniversary

We would like to say ‘happy anniversary’ to The Polish Centre of Education and Culture in Warrington, which just turned five! The Polish Centre of Education and Culture in Warrington held a joyful community event at Priestley College, where the Centre’s Saturday classes normally take place, to make the occasion. The celebration brought together students,… Continue Reading Polish Centre celebrates anniversary

Spanish learners’ success rewarded

Congratulations to our A-Level Spanish students who successfully completed the Junior European Ambassador program this year. They have learned about European politics and culture as well as developed key skills such as teamwork, initiative, presentation, research, creativity and communication.

Cohort complete mental health course

A first cohort of adult learners have completed a new Mental Health Awareness course being led by Priestley College. Among those who attended the sessions were an MFL teacher, a self-employed businesswoman with a holistic business and Adam Prescott who recently finished university. Adam wanted to improve his knowledge further after completing a dissertation topic… Continue Reading Cohort complete mental health course

From classroom to gallery

We’re thrilled to announce that seven of our A Level Fine Art students have been selected to exhibit their work at the renowned Walker Art Gallery!  Their pieces will be on display in the first-floor rotunda gallery until Sunday 17th August — and best of all, it’s free to visit! This is a fantastic achievement, especially… Continue Reading From classroom to gallery

Pupils join the big debate

SCHOOL pupils from The Challenge Academy Trust were invited to hone their oracy skills at a recent ‘Debate Day’ hosted by Priestley College. The Year 10s took part in a morning of oracy workshops before the Debate Competition in the afternoon. “We wanted to share our love of debating and workshop some of the oracy… Continue Reading Pupils join the big debate

Science trip of a lifetime

Priestley students have returned from a 15-day expedition in Romania’s breathtaking Carpathian Mountains – a once-in-a-lifetime journey that combined environmental science, conservation, and hands-on adventure. They were among 42 students from The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) who took part in the trip, which was funded by the Government Turing Scheme. STEM Director at TCAT Chris Hillidge,… Continue Reading Science trip of a lifetime

Oxford trip inspiration

PRIESTLEY students looking to secure a place at Oxford recently visited the city and university to see what life could be like studying there. Among those on the trip was former Weaverham High School pupil Ruby McCarrick who is on Priestley’s High Achievers’ Programme. She said: “Getting to participate in the various Oxford college tours… Continue Reading Oxford trip inspiration

Key to academic success

STUDENTS have been tackling some of the world’s biggest issues in a qualification they hope will open doors to universities around the country.  Learners taking the Extended Project at Priestley College are able to choose the focus of their qualification as well as how to produce it.  The cohort have tackled everything from whether women… Continue Reading Key to academic success

Ready for a career in Law

A LAW student has taken her next step towards helping local people achieve justice in the legal profession. Evie Saitch, who studies Business, Criminology and Law at Priestley College, has secured a six-year degree apprenticeship with Chris Rudd Solicitors in Warrington. The 17-year-old said: “I chose to go into Law because it’s about helping people… Continue Reading Ready for a career in Law

Student success in science olympiad

Some amazing results for our student scientists in their Biology, Chemistry and Physics Olympiads. Congratulations to everyone who took part, not only your achievements, but also your commitment to taking on these challenges as extracurricular challenges. In the Royal Society of Biology’s Olympiad our students joined others from around the country to take part in… Continue Reading Student success in science olympiad

Stellar year for Sport Priestley

Sport Priestley has enjoyed a stellar year and celebrated all those individual and team successes at its annual awards. The event – sponsored and hosted by Warrington Town FC – was a celebration of sporting and academic achievements. Sport Performer of the Year – as voted for by her fellow students – was footballer Darcy… Continue Reading Stellar year for Sport Priestley

Teacher praised for raising bar

A TEACHER at Priestley College has been rewarded for her dedication and excellence in dance education. Jo Novoa Bradley has received a Rambert Grades Examination Award after her cohort’s success last year which saw Priestley become the highest-performing centre in the North of England for the qualification. She was praised for her ‘outstanding achievement’, which… Continue Reading Teacher praised for raising bar

Cambridge trip for cohort

Before Easter, 10 students from Priestley’s Year 12 High Achievers’ cohort participated in a trip to University of Cambridge. Despite a blown-out tyre on the A14 , the students arrived at Sidney Sussex College in good spirits. They took part in excellent workshops on Personal Statements and admissions throughout their overnight stay. These were kindly… Continue Reading Cambridge trip for cohort

Footballers secure place in history

Priestley College’s footballers were crowned national champions yesterday (Tuesday) after a 5-0 win in the final played at Accrington Stanley’s ground. Their victory in the AoC/ECFA National Cup Final completed an incredible treble, adding to their Cheshire Cup and North West Colleges Division 1 title. “These lads have just cemented their place in Priestley’s history… Continue Reading Footballers secure place in history

Sport Priestley returns from Lisbon after a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Written by: Ethan McLauchlan On the 4th of March 2025, the Priestley College football team saw themselves getting their luggage ready as they went on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Lisbon, something that would be both incredibly rewarding and equally unforgettable. This trip, which lasted over 5 days, would see the team playing games against other… Continue Reading Sport Priestley returns from Lisbon after a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Priestley footballers secure treble

Priestley College’s footballers were crowned national champions yesterday (Tuesday) after a 5-0 win in the final played at Accrington Stanley’s ground. Their victory in the AoC/ECFA National Cup Final completed an incredible treble, adding to their Cheshire Cup and North West Colleges Division 1 title. “These lads have just cemented their place in Priestley’s history… Continue Reading Priestley footballers secure treble

Four titles for Football Academy

PRIESTLEY College’s Football Academy have so far collected four titles this season with the potential to add a national cup to their cabinet this month. Both men’s teams won their divisions in the North West Colleges League with the first team maintaining a 100% unbeaten record. They also won the regional seven-a-side cup and took… Continue Reading Four titles for Football Academy

From Priestley to Oxford

TWO undergraduates who are currently studying at Oxford have advised their peers in Warrington not to be deterred from applying to the UK’s competitive universities. Isaac Jones and Charlotte Glover, both former students at Priestley College, are now reading English Literature & Language and Earth Sciences respectively at Oxford. Isaac said: “I think there’s always… Continue Reading From Priestley to Oxford

Award for Textiles student

A STUDENT who began learning her craft in Warrington has been honoured for her talent and dedication. Rebekah Fuller, who studied Textiles & Fashion at Priestley College, received the Worshipful Company of Woolmen’s Silver Award for being an outstanding student working with wool and undertaking industry placements based on wool textiles. “It still feels a… Continue Reading Award for Textiles student

Making their mark on the world

APPRENTICES who discovered their path in life at Priestley College are already making a difference in the world. The Priestley alumni returned to college recently to inspire the current cohort with their success stories and shared top tips on how to progress into industry. Among them was Eliza Fox who is now working as an… Continue Reading Making their mark on the world

Pupils take on drone challenge

We welcomed several local high schools into college to take on a drone challenge run by Mako Create. The challenge tested their ability to write code to control the indoor drones and complete flights accurately. They even managed to create a simulated rescue of some Lego men who were stranded as the coding became more… Continue Reading Pupils take on drone challenge

United in fight against prejudice

Congratulations to our EU Ambassadors and our Modern Languages department for marking International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year was the 60th anniversary of the event and we were joined by pupils from several local schools to commemorate the occasion. During the day students were nominated to represent a party and debated… Continue Reading United in fight against prejudice

British Science Week at Priestley

It’s been a great celebrating British Science Week at Priestley. Great speakers, engaging workshops and students with a passion for STEM. Huge thank you to all who supported the week including: University of Sunderland Manchester Metropolitan University The British Psychological Society Edge Hill University KDR Talent Solutions Dan Poole (Alumni), Cyber Security

Tribute to Lilly Day

As a community, Priestley College is currently mourning the loss of Year 13 student Lilly Day who sadly passed away during the half-term break. Lilly played rugby for the Warrington Wolves Women’s Academy and planned to study a Policing degree at university. We wanted to share this tribute to Lilly, which was written by one… Continue Reading Tribute to Lilly Day

Secret Life of Katherine Parr

By student Charlotte Astley – as featured in Making History   Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. In this article we delve into the interesting life of Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife. There is much debate over the exact spelling of her name, be it Catherine, Katherine or even Kateryn, however, as it is… Continue Reading Secret Life of Katherine Parr

Gold reward for wellbeing work

PRIESTLEY College has been awarded a national accreditation for the work it does to support the mental health of students and staff. The college in Loushers Lane has received the FE Mental Health Award, Gold Accreditation, in respect of wide-ranging efforts to support its community. “This is an award for every member of staff at… Continue Reading Gold reward for wellbeing work

Web host goes green

Priestley College is using a web host that is 100% sustainable. Krystal provides ‘100% green web hosting without the sacrifice’ and is on a mission to put an end to the damaging days of web hosting. It wants to show that ‘great tech doesn’t always mean bad for the planet’ despite the internet being one… Continue Reading Web host goes green

Award for top Priestley cadets

THREE students from Priestley College have received His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Award for Endeavour. Cadet Petty Officer Grace Moss, Cadet Flight Sergeant Shauna Smyth, who are both on the college’s Protective Services course, as well as Cadet Sergeant Harry White were honoured. In her commendation, Grace was acknowledged for her ‘exemplary commitment to service’ during… Continue Reading Award for top Priestley cadets

Working towards a greener future

STAFF from Priestley have completed training in how to become more carbon literate. The college’s team of Progress Tutors attended the training at Manchester Metropolitan – the world’s first university to ever help its own students become carbon literate. Philippa Barton, who attended the training, said: “We were looking at what we could do to reduce our… Continue Reading Working towards a greener future

Walking for Papyrus

Huge congratulations to Protective Services students who raised more than £1,500 for Papyrus. They completed a 12-mile sponsored walk from college to Lymm, round the dam and back. Money will go to the charity that is dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

Good deed for local food bank

Protective Services students from Priestley College filled two vans full of supplies for Warrington Foodbank. Among the students was Lavinia Burcea and other members of her team they called Merry Meals who joined forces with the congregation at St John’s United Reformed Church in their efforts. “My living room was full and it took two… Continue Reading Good deed for local food bank

Debating Society leads the way

After weeks of preparation, members of Priestley’s Debating Society competed in the English Speaking Union’s prestigious MACE Debating Competition, which has run since 1957. Pheobe McMahon, Jessica Bairstow and Aidan Carter took on Bolton School Girls’ Division, opposing the motion ‘This House supports the implementation of a four-day school week.’  Priestley’s main speakers argued against… Continue Reading Debating Society leads the way

John takes oars in rebrand

A STUDENT has helped with the rebrand of a youth rowing organisation that has become popular across the region. John Sutton stepped in after Warrington Youth Rowing approached Priestley College looking for help in its transition to becoming All Aboard Youth Rowing. The former Bridgewater High pupil worked in his own time on the project… Continue Reading John takes oars in rebrand

Student art exhibited in gallery

Congratulations to our Art Foundation students who will have their work exhibited this weekend and next at The Dory Gallery in Llangollen. The students joined in a series of workshops at the Bryntysilio Outdoor Education Centre, exploring practical elements of drawing, printmaking, photography and textiles-based land art. Their experience of moving through the landscape during many walks… Continue Reading Student art exhibited in gallery

Speaker puts focus on youth work

Youth worker John Harper, from BYP (Broomfield Youth Project), visited Priestley last week to talk with Childcare and Early Years students about his career in youthwork, the different ways in which children and youth services support children and young people and potential volunteering opportunities in the local area.

Students who make the news

Two Priestley students have seen articles published by one of the largest newspaper groups in the UK. Jon-Paul Wakefield and Amelia Davies have both written features for the Young Reporter scheme ran by Newsquest, which publishes local papers such as the Warrington Guardian. JP said it was a great opportunity after completing his Journalism course… Continue Reading Students who make the news

Priestley into National finals

Priestley secured back-to-back North West seven-a-side championship wins to make the AoC national finals. They progressed from the groups to beat Aquinas 2-0 in the semi-final. After a 0-0 draw in the final against a very defensive Winstanley side, the fourth penalty saw a massive save from Alfie Blakeley. Seb Brownbill then converted the final… Continue Reading Priestley into National finals

Talk focuses on Health careers

Guest speakers from Halton Hospital gave Health students a talk about their role as scrub (Theatre) Nurses within the Orthopedic Surgery Team (Karen Smith and Emma Blackoll). They discussed their role within theatre and the importance of a team-based approach during surgery. Students were shown pieces of equipment used by surgeons/ anaesthetists and discussed pathways into the… Continue Reading Talk focuses on Health careers

Priestley Remembers

Priestley would like to thank its Protective Services students and staff for organising a moving and poignant Remembrance Service. Thank you also to those who read, performed and provided technical assistance. Below is a shortened version of a reading by Tutor Paul Mackinnon.   Hope and fear, dark and light, are words we might all… Continue Reading Priestley Remembers

Erin secures BBC apprenticeship

A JOURNALISM student from Priestley College has secured a prestigious apprenticeship with the BBC. Erin Ivey, who also studied A-Levels in Law, Politics and Psychology, was selected ahead of thousands of others for the Level 5 apprenticeship which will see her working as a journalistic researcher. “A few years ago I looked into what I… Continue Reading Erin secures BBC apprenticeship

Students pursue careers in Medicine

TWO former Priestley students who received offers to study Medicine returned to college to share the good news with their former teachers. Sadie Johnstone and Noore Saba, both of whom studied Chemistry at Priestley, met Shahida Khanam and Lewis Edwards-Yates to thank them for their support in securing places at University of Liverpool. “Both Sadie… Continue Reading Students pursue careers in Medicine

Dance school offer for Ava

A PRIESTLEY student has been selected ahead of hundreds of others for one of the UK’s most prestigious dance conservatoires. Ava Moseley, who studied Dance A-Level and BTEC at Priestley, will join some of the world’s finest young dancers at London Contemporary Dance School in September. “My approach to everything is that if I work… Continue Reading Dance school offer for Ava

Football Academy achieve goals

SPORT Priestley enjoyed a dominant season in football with both its first and second teams winning their North West leagues. The firsts started and finished the season strong with wins against Rochdale and Cheadle Hulme to secure the first division of the North West Colleges’ League. “The team included a lot of our first years,… Continue Reading Football Academy achieve goals

Gold medals for chemists

PRIESTLEY’S Chemistry students pitted their minds against peers across the country in a national olympiad. Rachel Da Luz Vieira and William Evans both struck gold, collecting the highest prize in the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad meaning they were in the top 8% of the 14,915 students who took part. “I was surprised to finish… Continue Reading Gold medals for chemists

King’s honour for Isabelle

A FORMER Priestley College student has been rewarded by the King for her entrepreneurial endeavours. Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, who studied Textiles and Fine Art at Priestley, was honoured at The King’s Foundation’s inaugural awards after starting her own fashion label. She was presented with the Young Entrepreneur Award by actress Sienna Miller at a ceremony held… Continue Reading King’s honour for Isabelle

Snowdon fundraiser

Congratulations to a group of our Public Services students who recently scaled Mount Snowdon and raised more than £400 for charity. During the ascent, they demonstrated great endurance and teamwork having diligently prepared for the challenge with practice hikes and training sessions alongside tutor Chris Johnson. Upon reaching the peak, the students were rewarded with… Continue Reading Snowdon fundraiser

Visit to Hydra Suite

Six Public services students recently visited Chester University’s Hydra Suite for an amazing opportunity to use their new state-of-the-art technology. The Hydra Suite, renowned for its immersive simulation technology, provided the perfect setting for the students to improve their coordination and problem-solving whilst getting a glimpse of their futures working in the public service sector.… Continue Reading Visit to Hydra Suite

Fantastic four’s skill behind lens

YOUNG photographers who focussed their talent on people and places they hold dear to them have been recognised in a national competition. The four, who are all students at Priestley College, impressed in the London Metropolitan University FE Photography Competition: ‘Your People Your Places Your Things’.  First Year Della Moulton, who is studying Photography, Music… Continue Reading Fantastic four’s skill behind lens

Politics students question Peer

OUR Politics students took part in Learn With The Lords and a discussion with Baroness Harris of Richmond. Baroness Harris spoke to the cohort via video link and gave incredible insight into the world of politics and the House of Lords. Students delivered great feedback to Baroness Harris, including Amelia who said: “I found it… Continue Reading Politics students question Peer

Ola’s offers to study Medicine

A PRIESTLEY College student has received offers to study Medicine from four universities – the maximum number it is possible to achieve. Ola Grabarczyk, who studies A-Level Chemistry, Biology and Geography, received offers from Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds. “You are only allowed to apply to four different unis to study Medicine because it is… Continue Reading Ola’s offers to study Medicine

College commitment to inclusivity

PRIESTLEY College has been rewarded for its commitment to inclusivity and its dedication to improving the lives of its students. It received the Rainbow Flag Award – a national badge of honour for organisations that work hard to ensure a place feels safe and inclusive. Pastoral Head Jenny George said: “We have skilled teachers, supportive… Continue Reading College commitment to inclusivity

Jake’s experience to remember

A PRIESTLEY College student has spent the day working with one of the UK’s leading computer game design companies gaining valuable work experience. Jake Massey, who studies T-Level Digital Production, Design & Development, helped the lead and senior programmers at 10:10 Games to capture performance data from a game that is currently in development. “I… Continue Reading Jake’s experience to remember

Honours for Sport Priestley cohort

A YOUNG rugby player who made headlines after his debut for Warrington Wolves has been crowned Priestley’s Sports Person of the Year. Arron Lindop – who impressed the rugby world with his performance for Wolves against Catalans Dragons – won the honour at Sport Priestley’s annual awards. Unfortunately, the 18-year-old, who is studying BTEC Sport… Continue Reading Honours for Sport Priestley cohort

Designs on a new life

A GRAPHIC designer returned to Priestley College to offer words of advice to the current cohort.  Tetiana Tsveklinska, who had to move to the UK because of the war in Ukraine, went on to work as a junior graphic designer straight after college and now plans to go to university. She returned to her old… Continue Reading Designs on a new life

Celebrating British Science Week

Huge thank you to Doctor Tim Gabriel who visited Priestley College to help us celebrate British Science Week. Tim is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Sciences at Manchester Metropolitan University, whose research interests include electrochemistry, nanostructure fabrication and electrode materials. He has also contributed to the advancement of knowledge and practice in his field, publishing… Continue Reading Celebrating British Science Week

From Priestley to Oxford

https://youtu.be/eYz_YYIIqf0 SUCCESS breeds success, or so the saying goes. It’s certainly true at Priestley College where each year former students who have gone on to study at Oxford or Cambridge share their inspiring stories of how they secured their university places. This year Amber Ford and Cameron Matthews did exactly that, recording a video message… Continue Reading From Priestley to Oxford

National honour for STEM teacher

A TEACHER who has dedicated her life to igniting a passion for Chemistry in young people has been honoured for her achievements. Wendy Winnard, who has taught A-Level Chemistry at Priestley College for 13 years, received the Excellence in Secondary and Further Education Prize from The Royal Society of Chemistry. “I am fortunate enough to… Continue Reading National honour for STEM teacher

A time to remember

On Friday the Priestley community joined together for a Remembrance Service led by our Public Services students. The Last Post was heard and a minute’s silence observed. Priestley also welcome our neighbours to the service. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and made this such a moving… Continue Reading A time to remember

Regional win for footballers

Priestley College men’s footballers were crowned regional seven-a-side champions yesterday. They finished the event unbeaten with wins over St John Rigby, Blackburn and Hopwood colleges. Priestley’s women also impressed in the competition and did not lose a match either. However, they were eliminated in the group stage by points per game ration… by 0.25 points.… Continue Reading Regional win for footballers

Students’ charity effort

Congratulations to all those students involved in organising the cake sale that raised £100 today for Macmillan Cancer Support. They planned and ran the cake stall, collected donations and promoted the event. It helped develop teamwork, communication and planning skills while raising money for a good cause, and encouraging students to get to know each… Continue Reading Students’ charity effort

Outstanding results for Class of 2023

AROUND 1,000 young people collected their results at Priestley College today (Thursday) with their sights firmly set on making a difference in the world. Their hopes and destinations were as varied as the courses they studied with students heading to some of the UK’s most competitive universities to study Medicine, Pharmacy, Bioveterinary Science, Criminology and… Continue Reading Outstanding results for Class of 2023

Oxford honours Priestley teacher

A TEACHER from Priestley College has been rewarded by one of the world’s finest universities for raising the aspirations of young people in and around Warrington.   Anne White was one of only five teachers in the UK to collect the ‘Inspirational Teacher Award’ from Pembroke College at the University of Oxford.   “I think… Continue Reading Oxford honours Priestley teacher

Danyul helps stars to shine

Former Priestley student Danyul Brown has taken the fashion industry by storm styling his sixth Vogue cover in less than two years. Danyul recently worked with ‘Emily in Paris’ star Ashley Park, styling her for a Vogue Hong Kong cover; an achievement he hopes will inspire others.  “I think the last time I spoke with Priestley I… Continue Reading Danyul helps stars to shine

Sports Awards 2023

Sport Priestley honoured its athletes and scholars this week at its annual awards with guest speaker Olympian Beth Tweddle. Ella Clifton-Stringer was named Sports Performer of the Year in recognition of her achievements in football, which included helping Wrexham Women’s FC earn promotion. Team of the Year was the college’s netballers whose hard work in… Continue Reading Sports Awards 2023

Teechers take to the stage

Some of our talented Musical Theatre students are bringing John Godber’s ‘Teechers’ to the Priestley stage. The comedy focusses on a group of school leavers, their experience of school life and their journey of self-discovery.  When a new drama teacher comes to the school the kids have given up on their education, but Mr Nixon… Continue Reading Teechers take to the stage

Ella helps team to promotion

PRIESTLEY student Ella Clifton-Stringer helped Wrexham FC’s women’s team secure promotion last month – then met the club’s owner Ryan Reynolds during a celebration on the pitch. Ella, who is part of Priestley’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, played her part in Wrexham being promoted to the Welsh Premier league, playing the final match of the season… Continue Reading Ella helps team to promotion

Netball season in review

By coach Sam Nightingale   It’s been such a great season with many great wins and memories made. I am proud to say it has been the most successful season that a netball academy has ever achieved at Priestley. We started with a tough away game to Cardinal Newman, they have a strong reputation for… Continue Reading Netball season in review

Wellbeing at Priestley

Priestley is hosting a series of wellbeing events to offer extra support to students during exams. Thanks to Pause, Talking Matters and Tags for supporting the events. Find out more about our Wellbeing Team

From Priestley to Cambridge

Every year students from Priestley secure places at the UK’s most competitive universities thanks to their hard work as well as the support and opportunities available at college. Earlier this year we visited Jake Burke and Meg Byrom at University of Cambridge to find out about their experiences and ask what advice they would give to… Continue Reading From Priestley to Cambridge

What skills does Warrington need?

Priestley College is backing a survey to assess employability and skills in Warrington. The survey looks to identify current skills, job market trends, future employment opportunities and what people look for when applying for a job. It is being run by Warrington’s Skills Commission and can be completed by anyone in the borough. “This survey… Continue Reading What skills does Warrington need?

Celebrating British Science Week

As we mark British Science Week at Priestley we celebrate some of our former STEM students who went on to great things starting with Lennox Munjoma who progressed to study Pharmacy at the University of Manchester. Lucy Bridson studied Medicine at Liverpool and Matthew Peach secured a place at the University of Oxford studying Biochemistry.

Student puts on a show at Crufts

PRIESTLEY College student Francesca Boyer has seen her work displayed on one of the world’s biggest stages. She was asked by The Great Dane Club to create two life-size dogs for their stand at Crufts – an event attended by around 160,000 visitors every year and with an even greater audience watching on television. Francesca… Continue Reading Student puts on a show at Crufts

Lois secures KPMG apprenticeship

Priestley student Lois Abel has secured a degree apprenticeship with KPMG in Manchester. That means that, after she has finished her studies in Business, Finance and Criminology, the former Sandymoor School pupil will embark on a five-year apprenticeship earning a Level 7 ACA qualification – equivalent to a master’s degree – and the ability to progress… Continue Reading Lois secures KPMG apprenticeship

Lessons in empowerment

Our Women’s Rugby Academy enjoyed a tremendous experience recently when they took part in the EmpowHER Programme.  Players joined sessions including mindfulness, media literacy and self-defence with the overarching theme of female empowerment.  Participants enjoyed sessions that increased their self-confidence and improved awareness about self-empowerment and wellbeing.   Those who took part learnt how to… Continue Reading Lessons in empowerment

Apprentices assemble

Huge thank you to all of our alumni who returned to college today and discussed their apprenticeships with the current cohort. You were a credit to Priestley and your current employers and we thank you for inspiring the next generation! #NAW2023

Mock assessment challenge

Well done to all the students who took part in today’s Mock Assessment Centre, which prepared them for the typical interview, group task and presentation they are likely to experience if they apply for an apprenticeship. They also had the chance to network with employers and several were asked to submit CVs for live vacancies. All students… Continue Reading Mock assessment challenge

Athletes reach for their goals

This week we are celebrating the achievements of our athletes who are excelling in a variety of sports. Everything from tennis to boxing, water polo to rock climbing and karate. All these talented young people are part of Priestley’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, benefitting from visits by professional sportspeople, experts in their field and extra support… Continue Reading Athletes reach for their goals

Celebrating T-Level success

Great to see former Priestley student Ashton Dancie invited to the House of Lords for an event marking the achievements of the first cohort of T-Level students. He was joined by Priestley Faculty Leader Laura Phillips in London. Priestley College was in the first wave of colleges to introduce the qualifications, which offer students a different pathway… Continue Reading Celebrating T-Level success