Message from Angela Stevenson, Acting Head of Centre
We warmly welcome you to Prior Pursglove College, a vibrant, supportive and inspiring place to learn.
With a proud heritage dating back centuries, Prior stands on an extraordinary and prestigious site that has been a place of learning, ambition, and opportunity for generations. This rich history shapes our values today and strengthens our belief that education can transform lives.
We support every learner to grow with confidence, develop their knowledge, and build the transferable skills they need for their next step. Whether a student is aiming for the most prestigious Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, progressing into high‑quality apprenticeships, or stepping directly into the world of work, we ensure their career goals are at the centre of their journey.
We are committed to providing an exceptional learner experience. Alongside excellent pastoral care, our on‑site therapy team ensures that students feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. We also place a strong emphasis on high levels of attendance, recognising that consistent engagement is key to academic success and personal development.
Our curriculum is broad and inclusive, offering a wide range of A Levels, BTEC courses, GCSEs, Level 2 programmes and Inclusive Learning provision. We are proud to offer strong SEN and High Needs provision, ensuring that learners with additional needs receive personalised support, specialist guidance, and tailored pathways that enable them to flourish. Whatever your child’s ambitions, we provide opportunities that challenge, inspire, and prepare them for the future.
Our staff are dedicated, caring, and passionate about transforming lives. Through our international strategy, cultural experiences, community links, guest speakers, and strong partnerships with local businesses, students gain valuable exposure to the wider world and develop confidence in their next steps.
As part of the Atomix Trust, we are proud of the education and experiences we offer. Thank you for visiting our website. Thank you for choosing our college. We look forward to meeting you in September and welcoming you to college life.
Angela Stevenson
Acting Head of Centre
Further Information
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Archives
To visit our archive website created to enable public access to the archive of the college, grammar school and almshouses of Guisborough click here.
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Atomix Educational Trust
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is part of Atomix Educational Trust. Atomix Educational Trust is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company no: 10743632 Address: Atomix Educational Trust, Church Walk, Guisborough, TS14 6BU Telephone: 01287 280800 Annual reports, accounts and Trustees information can be found at www.atomix.ac.uk/key-information This is the […]
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College Policies and Student Charter
The College Policies are available in PDF format, please select from the list below. Behaviour Management Policy PP+SSFC_ Bullying and Harassment Policy Charging and Remissions Policy Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Complaints Procedure Equality Policy Fraud Anti-bribery and Whistleblowing Policy Health_and_safety_policy Policy for dealing with persistent, unreasonable or vexatious complaints Student, Parents and Guardians Privacy […]
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Data Protection
The Trust has appointed Veritau Ltd to be its Data Protection Officer (DPO) they can be contacted at schoolsDPO@veritau.co.uk Please click on the links below for details of our separate policies: Student, Parents and Guardians Privacy Policy Archive Policy Information Policy Information Security Policy Records Management Policy Surveillance Policy Information Security Incident Reporting Policy CCTV Privacy Notice Employee Privacy Notice […]
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Examination Results
In 2022, students achieved an A Level pass rate of 99% with 100% pass rate in 85% of subjects. Key Performance Indicators can be viewed through the Department of Education’s website here, however please note that performance data for all educational establishments has not been published nationally due to the Covid pandemic since 2018/19.
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Governance
College Governance The Trustees are the Trusts governing body. It comprises members drawn from a range of backgrounds and experience. The Trust Board meets often to consider strategic developments, systematic monitoring of college and management performance and prescribed compliance reports. Our Chair of Trustees is Timothy Blades. The Local Governing Body of Prior Pursglove and […]
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Meet our Alumni
Here at Prior Pursglove College we are always looking for real life success stories from the most important people to us – the students who pass through our doors every year. We are more than proud of all our students and love to celebrate in their success. Have a look at the ex-students below and […]
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Ofsted
‘This is a Good college,’ Ofsted 2019 Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College has been judged to be a ‘Good’ college in its recent Ofsted inspection. Read the full report. The college secured a Grade 2 ‘Good’ rating across all areas; overall effectiveness, outcomes for learners, teaching, learning and assessment, leadership and management, adult […]
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Our Campus
The facilities at Prior Pursglove College are some of the best in the area and it’s our friendly, welcoming and relaxed campus that helps students love their time here. There’s plenty of social space to meet up with friends and we’re just a two minute walk away from the local amenities of Guisborough town centre. […]
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Sixth Form Colleges Association
We are part of The Sixth Form Colleges Association. This is the authoritative voice of sixth form education in England. They have been representing the interests of Sixth Form Colleges since 1993, and all 90 Sixth Form Colleges in England are members. SFCA is the home of dedicated 16–19 providers and represents a growing number of 16–19 academies, 16–19 […]
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