Key Dates

2021 / 2022

8th – 10th Sep

13th Sep

Fri 22nd Oct

Mon 1st Nov

Thu 16th Dec

Tue 4th Jan

Fri 18th Feb

Mon 28th Feb

Fri 1st Apr

Tue 19th Apr

Fri 27th May

Mon 6th Jun

Fri 15th Jul

New Student Induction Days

All Y1 & Y2 Students in college. Normal college timetable begins.

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for Christmas

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for Easter

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

End of term for students

2022 / 2023

wc 5th Sep

Fri 21st Oct

Mon 31st Oct

Fri 16th Dec

Tue 3rd Jan

Fri 17th Feb

Mon 27th Feb

Fri 31st Mar

Mon 17th Apr

Fri 26th May

Mon 5th Jun

Fri 14th Jul

Start of term

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for Christmas

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

College closes at 4pm for half term

Classes resume

Planned date for end of term

Please note, college is closed to students on the following dates:

Thursday 24 March 2022

Friday 1 July 2022

College News

Lecture goes with a bang

A GUEST lecturer sparked the imaginations of Warrington pupils during an enlightening talk at Priestley College. Doctor Frank Mair, a chemist and researcher at

January 20, 2022

Priestley on twitter

Join us for a showcase of dancing talent in the Costello Theatre. The show will include a variety of performances, exploring everything from Contemporary to African dance, whilst also showcasing the talents of our Production Arts team. Book tickets > bit.ly/3KrXQoi pic.twitter.com/wrv6l983O2

January 21, 2022 - 9:04 am

Guest lecturer Doctor Frank Mair certainly did illuminate the audience during his recent talk at Priestley College. There were lots of flashes, bangs and even some elephant toothpaste that kept everyone engaged in his amazing talk > youtu.be/EQiF3uGyoOA

January 20, 2022 - 4:17 pm

Retweet YOUNG chemists from @priestleysfc win prizes sponsored by international company #warrington warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2022/01/19/you…

January 20, 2022 - 9:17 am

Huge congratulations to Thomas, Muskaan and Tilly for winning the prizes sponsored by international chemical company @SolvayGroup Huge thank you to Solvay for sponsoring the awards and for the ongoing opportunities our partnership creates > bit.ly/33qPblo

January 17, 2022 - 11:47 am

Our next open event is on 9th March. If you still have questions after attending one of our previous open events - or visiting another college - this is your opportunity. You will also be able to walk around all areas of the campus > bit.ly/3A85Oyk

January 17, 2022 - 10:06 am

Follow @priestleysfc

‘Priestley College was outstanding and I'd have no hesitation in recommending the courses they have to offer’

'Without the support and belief of one of my lecturers at Priestley I most certainly would not be where I am today'

‘Priestley College provided me with all the essential tools that enabled me to further my training and achieve my dreams’

'Priestley not only did prepared me for academia and employment, I also met lifelong friends there'

'I would recommend Priestley College because of the investment the tutors put into their students. The skills you can learn put you so far ahead in your first year at university'

'Priestley is a gateway to many things, not only university. You learn much more there than just your subject as you are an adult and treated as such'

'My tutors at Priestley we’re so supportive especially when applying to university where I had to go through different stages including the personal statement, online portfolios and then interviews'

'There are so many fantastic opportunities at Priestley to allow you to develop and to prepare you for your future. The staff genuinely care and are really supportive, treating students like adults and with respect'

'I received excellent support, guidance and mentoring from all my tutors which really helped me achieve my desired grades'

'I would recommend Priestley because the tutors I had the pleasure of meeting were really helpful and genuinely care and offer their help to those students who want for it'

'The tutors at Priestley are great at spotting the potential in young people and they were pivotal for me at that time in my life'

'I look back fondly on my time at Priestley as it has shaped my career and allowed me to progress to my current position'

'I found what I am good at and what I want to do during my time at college so everything worked out really well'