SchoolScoresPriestley College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD
01925 633591 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
747 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 20% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 51% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.2 | 32.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
41 subjects, 1,152 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 91 | 3% | 22% | 20% |
| History | 86 | 7% | 23% | 23% |
| Psychology | 82 | 6% | 16% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 70 | 16% | 29% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 68 | 1% | 10% | 16% |
| Geography | 53 | 2% | 9% | 23% |
| Law | 43 | 12% | 19% | 17% |
| Biology | 40 | 3% | 8% | 27% |
| English Literature | 40 | 5% | 18% | 23% |
| Physics | 38 | 8% | 32% | 31% |
| Classical Civilisation | 37 | 0% | 16% | 23% |
| English Language | 34 | 6% | 18% | 13% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 33 | 36% | 58% | 38% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 33 | 6% | 15% | 14% |
| Government and Politics | 32 | 6% | 28% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 31 | 10% | 23% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 27 | 19% | 19% | 17% |
| Chemistry | 26 | 8% | 15% | 30% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 25 | 8% | 24% | 26% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 23 | 13% | 17% | 28% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 23 | 0% | 4% | 24% |
| Film Studies | 22 | 5% | 18% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 21 | 24% | 48% | 32% |
| Economics | 21 | 5% | 19% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 18 | 11% | 17% | 22% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 16 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 15 | 7% | 20% | 19% |
| Environmental Science | 15 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 14 | 7% | 43% | 36% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 14 | 7% | 14% | 15% |
| Dance | 11 | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| Electronics | 9 | 0% | 11% | 32% |
| German | 9 | 0% | 22% | 42% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 29% | 71% | 59% |
| French | 6 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| Geology | 6 | 0% | 17% | 25% |
| Music | 6 | 0% | 0% | 29% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
1,046 students in this year group.
86% — 5 points above the Warrington average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
834 students in this year group.
56% — 7 points above the Warrington average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 56% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 58% | 56% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warrington.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 20.5%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 3.1%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 11.0%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Warrington. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 8.3%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir Thomas Boteler CofE High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cardinal Newman Catholic High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bridgewater High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aldridge UTC Warrington 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 14% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Gregory's Catholic High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beamont Collegiate Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Padgate Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy Warrington 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2025 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Penketh High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Priestley College's Ofsted rating?
Priestley College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Priestley College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144782.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.