Colne Primet Academy News Feed - Alumni

Darcey Swiekowski

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:09:09 GMT

Falling in love with Psychology during her studies at college is helping a former Colne Primet Academy student to plan her dream career.

Hannah Marshall

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:06:06 GMT

Hannah Marshall’s educational journey has seen her progress through the Pendle Education Trust family for her primary, secondary and higher education before moving on to Belfast, London and Los Angeles.

Rik Goddard

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:55:18 GMT

Emmy-nominated animator, Rik Goddard’s passion for creativity was sparked during endless hours spent drawing and creating in Primet’s art classrooms.

Pip Matthews

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:53:51 GMT

“Don't be limited by your background, or, where you think you belong, or what you think you can achieve. Aim high and don't let anyone tell you that you don't 'belong' in your chosen career or training.”

Emily Whitfield

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:52:43 GMT

After being named runner-up in the prestigious Further Education Tutorial Network’s (FETN) Outstanding Tutor of the Year award, a former Colne Primet Academy student is encouraging current students to work hard, dream big and never give up.

Sonia Brownsett

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:50:21 GMT

Sonia Brownsett’s journey after completing her GCSEs at Primet has taken her to the an international boarding school in Norway, to the University of St Andrew’s at the same time as Prince William, to a degree in Speech and Language Therapy before a 20 year career researching the neuroscience of language.

Chloe Bond

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:48:22 GMT

“Don't be afraid to say yes to the opportunities that come your way - you never know where they might take you!” – that’s the advice of former Primet student Chloe Bond who has taken all of the opportunities that have come her way, including studying at the University of Cambridge and the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Professor Suzanne Rab

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:44:02 GMT

Professor Suzanne Rab has gone from performing in productions of The Card, Bugsy Malone and Guys and Dolls at Colne Primet Academy to donning a wig and gown as a barrister in London.