We sent a photographer to the scene on Monday (October 17) to see what damage the fire – which was later deemed as suspicious – caused.
1. Highfield Priory School fire
Six fire engines and the aerial ladder platform tackled the blaze through the night, leaving the scene at around 2.20pm on Sunday (October 16). Photo: Neil Cross
2. Highfield Priory School fire
Lancashire Police later confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious. Photo: Neil Cross
3. Highfield Priory School fire
The force added that no-one was in the building at the time and urged anyone with information to get in touch. Photo: Neil Cross
4. Highfield Priory School fire
Headteacher Jeremy Duke said he was "shocked and saddened by the senseless destruction" but said the school was determined to continue as normal on Monday. Photo: Neil Cross