The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 260
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 21.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Linda Speed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Longton Lane, Rainhill, St Helens, Merseyside, L35 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Secondary · 947m away
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rainhill Community Nursery
Nursery · 1.3km away
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakdene Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Longton Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longton Lane Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longton Lane Community Primary School?
Longton Lane Community Primary School currently has 260 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longton Lane Community Primary School take?
Longton Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longton Lane Community Primary School?
Longton Lane Community Primary School is in St Helens, L35 8PB, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longton Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longton Lane 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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