hiya im ammending this as my last effort didnt go down very well! i was trying to give the gist of what the atmosphere is like at prior. in that respect, prior has an advantage, from what i remember and still hear about the place. the teachers are mostly very good, the english dept and sociology dept which i studied under were particularly good, and the level of teaching was great. tutors helped a lot by being friendly and trying to establish a good relationship with us students. aftercare was good too, tutors were all there to support when we left for uni, in helping with UCAS forms and the like. The principal and vice principal were both lovely too and eager to help out anyone in a struggle. the place has gone under a great change physically since i left, having several new buildings which are a great improvement and i can see will really help the student morale. stuck in those little huts was no fun i can tell you. All in all a great place with a good range of courses for school leavers and mature students alike. i loved being there, and i wish i could go back! definite top approval from me!!