The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Chris Hough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongton Primary School
Primary · 441m away
Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Little Hoole Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · 2.3km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's Ofsted rating?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton take?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is in Preston, PR4 5EB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton have a sixth form?
No, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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