Student Leadership

At Kings Priory Sixth form we offer a range of leadership roles for our young people to develop themselves and make a contribution to the community. 

As an ‘all-through school’ we are perfectly placed to offer sixth formers real life experience working with younger children. Our senior prefects play a key role in this, from speaking at assemblies to supporting tours of the school, welcoming visitors and representing the sixth form at events. The Senior Prefect Team is capably led by our Heads of School. 

The Sixth Form prefect body plays a vital role in the life of the school and the students who are prepared to serve always give so much and receive so many skills and experience in return.

Below are just some of the outcomes the team are tasked with:
• Infusing our school with clear identities. A sense of Respect, Tolerance and Friendship is role-modelled for all.
• Working with tutor groups on planning and delivering activities which promote our ethos.
• Leading assemblies to celebrate success, inspire endeavour and engender a supportive and collaborative ethos.
• Working with staff and pupils to promote a purposeful, polite and friendly atmosphere in all areas of the school.
• Increase the community role of Kings Priory School by selecting two charities per year to fundraising for.
• Co-ordinate social community activities and hosting visitors to the school.
• Organise regular calendar events which raise the profile of the school in a positive way.

Our Sports Leaders team is a source of great pride at Kings Priory School. Our cohort are working towards a Level 3 Qualification in addition to their three A Levels.

The award comes with up to 16 UCAS points and has been instrumental in securing offers from first-choice universities for many of our pupils in recent years.

Sports Leaders is not just about being athletic in the narrow sense; it’s about engaging with others, leading teams and organising across the school and local community. It means working in partnership with other schools and organisations.

Our pupils are developing 5 key skills:
•  Communication
•  Organisation
•  Planning and flexibility
•  Co-operation
•  Leadership

Through their volunteering they make an impact on the local sporting community, working with young people, older athletes and those with disabilities. In doing so they showcase themselves as role models, inspiring others to get involved in sport.

Here’s what other schools tell us about Kings Priory’s Sports Leaders:
“The group of leaders that have been with us today have been VERY good. Fantastic manner with the children, making some nervous children feel very much at ease. They’ve been encouraging the children and celebrating shots with them. This isn’t just my opinion; staff with the participants have been offering feedback without prompting.”
- School Games Organiser managing ‘Football in Schools’ - January 2026

“The leaders were fantastic both days. We all know that they can make an event and when we have a good group not only do things go smoother for us but the pupils who are at the event have an even better experience. They were a credit to themselves and the school, so thank you for organising.”
- A school sports organiser from Education North Tyneside - January 2026