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Longton Primary School
School lane, Longton, Longton Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.6 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, 83% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 9% nationally for these outcomes. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. While data on higher standards shows 17% achieving this level, further details on progress measures would provide a more complete picture.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.72480, -2.78479 · PR4 5YA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119350
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.longton.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Longton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Longton Primary School a good school?
Longton Primary School scores 89.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Longton Primary School?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longton Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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