Prior Pursglove College (Official)

17/06/2026

11/06/2026

Update from Sri Lanka

Students from Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College enjoyed another productive day working with children in the local pre-schools. Throughout the day, they led a range of creative craft activities, supported exercise sessions, and assisted staff during playtime, helping to create engaging and enjoyable experiences for the children.

Later in the day, the group took on further community project work, painting walls at the pre-schools. While the task proved challenging in the Sri Lankan heat, students approached it with enthusiasm and determination, making a valuable contribution to the local environment.

This evening provided some well-earned downtime at the villa, with students enjoying card games and social time together before another busy and exciting day of activities tomorrow.

11/06/2026

An special video from and students working in schools whilst in Sri Lanka.

06/06/2026

and sixth form said goodbye to Galle this morning and headed off early at 4am to the Udawalawe National Safari park where students boarded jeeps and saw elephants, eagles, hawks, monkeys and crocodiles! Seeing wild animals in their natural habitats was an experience we will never forget. We even saw a small herd of elephants with a baby.

We then visited Buduruwagala temple an ancient Buddhist site with a huge Buddha carved into the rock dating from the 10th century.

We then stopped by the famous Ravana Falls for a photo opportunity before climbing high up into the mountains to Ella. After a quick refresh we headed out for some evening shopping! A great day!

04/06/2026

Don’t miss our annual music concert.

01/06/2026

Nearly 500 years of history and we want to share it with you. 📜

Prior Pursglove College holds one of the region's most remarkable academic archives, from an Elizabethan Charter authorising education on this very site, to artefacts spanning centuries of Guisborough's history.

We were recently joined by Lord Evans of Guisborough, a former student and House of Lords member who toured the collection curated by history lecturer Richard Blom and his students. The visit has sparked exciting conversations about bringing the archive into the public eye for anyone with an interest in local history or the wider heritage of Teesside.

We think these stories deserve to be told. Watch this space. 👀

'None of us will be here long term, and we need to take care of these artefacts and catalogue them'

01/06/2026

Before September arrives, come and spend a proper day with us. 👀

Preview day at Prior Pursglove is Monday 29 June and it's not just a quick tour.

You'll sit in on sessions for the subjects you're planning to study, meet the tutors who'll actually be teaching you, and find your way around before your first day.
Moving to college is a big step. Preview day is designed to take the edge off.

Sign up via the link here: https://pursglove.ac.uk/16-18-students/preview-day/

📅 Monday 29 June 2026
📍 Church Walk, Guisborough, TS14 6BU

31/05/2026

They’re off!!

Students from and have began their exciting journey to Sri Lanka as part of The Atomix Educational Trust international programme.

Over the next two weeks, students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture, support local communities through volunteering projects, develop valuable life skills and create memories that will stay with them for years to come.

We are incredibly proud of all of the students taking part and wish them a safe journey as they begin this amazing adventure.

Throughout the trip, we will be sharing photographs, updates and stories from the group, so keep an eye on our social media channels to follow their journey and experiences in Sri Lanka.

Have a fantastic time everyone – we cannot wait to see what you get up to!

22/05/2026

🏛️ An incredible trip coming up for our History students — and it's only £5.

On Monday 6 July we're heading to the English Heritage Archaeological Store in Helmsley (not usually open to the public!) and Rievaulx Abbey. Students will get a behind-the-scenes tour, the chance to handle real historical artefacts, and a guided talk on climate change and conservation.

Coach leaves Prior Pursglove College at 9:10am, back by 3pm. If you're studying the Dissolution of the Monasteries — or just love history — this is one not to miss.

Speak to Natalie Austin to book your place.

21/05/2026

Our students are doing something pretty special.

This week, as part of the Blue Influencer Project, students placed the first ever beach library box at Skinningrove — a free, community book-sharing spot right on the coast. Two more boxes are going out next week.

They also took part in a spring Kittiwake survey, counting 24 nesting pairs on the cliffs — data that will be shared with Tees Valley Wildlife Trust.

This is the kind of hands-on, real-world learning that makes a real difference. Brilliant work everyone.