Open Other 16 plus Mixed

Priestley College

Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD
Part of: THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Priestley College
Warrington, WA4 6RD
— Pupils
2,250 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Priestley College

Priestley College is an Academies for pupils aged 16–19 based in Warrington, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

School capacity: 2,250. Current headteacher: George Contos.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Warrington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Warrington
Region North West
Administrative District Warrington
Parliamentary Constituency Warrington South
Ward Latchford West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHALLENGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2017
UKPRN 10063846
URN 144782
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sheila Yates Chair of Local Governing Body 15/02/2024 14/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzanne Bennett Local Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Cannell Local Governor 01/08/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Cocking Local Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr George Contos Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Philip Dyke Local Governor 02/11/2023 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mark Edgington Local Governor 28/09/2024 27/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Ross Fraser Local Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr James Gresty Local Governor 01/07/2020 31/01/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Amy Heald Local Governor 10/10/2022 04/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Simon Jenkins Local Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Peter Kahn Local Governor 12/12/2025 11/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Willow Green CIO
0.53 km • Warrington
Other
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
0.6 km • Warrington
Other
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.84 km • Warrington
Other
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
0.97 km • Warrington
Other
Stockton Heath Primary School
1.08 km • Warrington
Other
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
1.23 km • Warrington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Priestley College is a Academy 16-19 converter (group: Academies) in Warrington, Warrington.
Priestley College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Headteacher at Priestley College is Mr George Contos.
Priestley College is at Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD, in the Warrington local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Priestley College: Has a sixth form.
Priestley College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr George Contos
Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD
01925633591
www.priestley.ac.uk
Location
WA4 6RD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144782
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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