‘This honour recognises the strong STEM
culture at Priestley and the opportunities
we create for learners to improve their
level of achievement in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Maths’
Jan Costello, Priestley’s Director of STEM
PRIESTLEY’S STEM SUCCESSES
Students regularly secure Nuffield placements allowing
them to work with industry professionals.
Every year students achieve medals in the UKMT senior
Maths challenge.
Alumni Dr Claire Stanley is now conducting research at ETH
Zurich – one of the leading international universities for
technology and the natural sciences.
Every year Priestley teams up with Solvay to provide a
science experience for Warrington’s high school pupils.
For consecutive years students were nominated for awards
in the Young Game Designer of the Year BAFTAs.
Eminent speakers visit college every year to discuss their
expertise and students also benefit from prestigious work
experience placements.
Our engineers have soared in competitions to build and fly
the best model aeroplane, competing against teams from
across the world.