The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (120% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark FitzGibbon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge a selective school?
No. Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge take?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is in Preston, PR3 3BJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge have a sixth form?
No, Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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