The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Lang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookfield Community Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Highfield Priory School
Independent · 965m away
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.2km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.5km away
Kennington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Longsands Community Primary School?
Longsands Community Primary School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longsands Community Primary School take?
Longsands Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longsands Community Primary School?
Longsands Community Primary School is in Preston, PR2 9PS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longsands Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longsands Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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