Priestley College
About Priestley College
Priestley College is a 16-19 state sixth form in Warrington that parents clearly rate highly. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 94% of the 18 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That’s a strong signal, and the detail backs it up: 89% strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 94% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is seen as a real strength too, with 78% strongly agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. On the practical side, the school is not oversubscribed in a way that shows up in the data — its capacity is listed as 90, and there’s no admissions ratio to suggest a scramble for places. That may reflect its specialist sixth-form role, drawing students from across Warrington rather than a fixed catchment. For parents weighing up post-16 options, the parent experience here looks very positive indeed.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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