The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- Axia Learning Alliance
- Head
- Mrs Julie Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School lane, Longton Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Longton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longton Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longton Primary School?
Longton Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longton Primary School take?
Longton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longton Primary School?
Longton Primary School is in Preston, PR4 5YA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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