Schools & Colleges Further Education in Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire

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 courses and significant investment in the campus. Students now have the choice of 70 A-Level, T-Level and other Vocational options with hundreds of possible combinations available. 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.