SchoolScoresAlston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BJ
01772 783661 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 April 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 October 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 6 points above the Lancashire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 76th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 86th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 75th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 36th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 46th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 43rd lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 68th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 109th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 107 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Grimsargh St Michael's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longridge CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnacre Road Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balderstone St Leonard's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Preston Grange Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Priory School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Goosnargh Oliverson's CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brookfield Community Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge's Ofsted rating?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 October 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151005.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.