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Priestley College

State school · Warrington, WA4 6RD
  • Sixth form
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 16-19

Overview & data

Local authority
Warrington Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Gresty

Entrance

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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
58%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • VRQ

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Contact the school

Address

Loushers Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 6RD
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Telephone: 01925 633591

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.priestley.ac.uk

Local authority: Warrington Borough Council

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School data & information Priestley College Loushers Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.26
LA avg.
31.30
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE AS level 20 C
Sociology GCE AS level 115 B
Religious Studies GCE AS level 24 B
Psychology GCE AS level 160 B
Physics GCE AS level 40 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE AS level 36 C
Music GCE AS level 10 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE AS level 49 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 11 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 100 C
Logic / Philosophy GCE AS level 4 E
Law GCE AS level 59 C
History GCE AS level 112 B
Government and Politics GCE AS level 37 C
German GCE AS level 1 E
Geology GCE AS level 20 C
Geography GCE AS level 93 C
French GCE AS level 14 C
Film Studies GCE AS level 47 B
English Literature GCE AS level 48 C
English Language and Literature GCE AS level 36 B
English Language GCE AS level 47 B
Electronics GCE AS level 34 C
Economics GCE AS level 51 D
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE AS level 20 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE AS level 26 C
Dance GCE AS level 1 E
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 33 B
Classical Civilisation GCE AS level 38 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 58 D
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 105 C
Biology GCE AS level 103 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE AS level 28 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE AS level 29 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE AS level 31 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE AS level 53 A
Art and Design (3d Studies) GCE AS level 38 B
Spanish GCE A level 12 B
Sociology GCE A level 83 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 122 C
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 28 B
Music GCE A level 7 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 35 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics GCE A level 64 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 24 B
Law GCE A level 32 C
History GCE A level 91 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 26 B
Geology GCE A level 13 C
Geography GCE A level 69 B
French GCE A level 6 C
Film Studies GCE A level 29 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 25 C
English Literature GCE A level 41 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 22 B
English Language GCE A level 30 C
Electronics GCE A level 26 B
Economics GCE A level 32 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 15 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 21 C
Dance GCE A level 6 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 26 C
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 26 B
Chemistry GCE A level 37 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 77 B
Biology GCE A level 59 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 14 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 40 A
Art and Design (3d Studies) GCE A level 30 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Priestley College is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN conditons supported

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