Priestley House

Priestley House was named after the famous Batley scientist, Joseph Priestley. Born in 1733, his achievements included the identification of oxygen, investigating the uses of electricity, and even inventing the bubbles in fizzy pop! His statue can be seen in Birstall town centre, and it is his sense of intellectual curiosity and bubbly fun we aim to emulate.

“Team work makes the dream work” is our motto, and it is one which has stood us in good stead in recent years, as we have come first or second in the Lees Cup for the past seven years. Our strengths include sports day, swimming, and house music – where the whole house contributes by singing – and we win the whole house choir class regularly! What makes Priestley House distinctive is our supportive and positive outlook, our great volunteering spirit, and our sense of fun.

Heads of House

• Mr Keenleyside
• Mrs Bell