Priestley College

PRIESTLEY College became a sixth form in 1979 and has grown in numbers and reputation ever since.

By 2009 the College had doubled in size thanks to improvements in performance, the introduction of new curriculum and significant investment in the campus.

Principal Matthew Grant said: “We have made great strides in recent years, but we are not a college that stands still. We are constantly looking for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the most number of young people.”

There are now around 2,000 learners at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5million technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers.

The Crescent building has also been extended to provide extra café and study space whilst our Performing Arts facilities have been modernised.

More than £15million has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects such as the new the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.

Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.

By responding to student demand and national curriculum development,

we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.

Students now have the choice of 70 A-Level and BTEC courses with hundreds of possible combinations available.

All this allows us to successfully pursue our vision to be recognised as an outstanding college that strives for excellence as well as achieve our mission to realise potential through inspirational teaching and learning in a wholly supportive and caring environment.