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Longsands Community Primary School
Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.5 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 6% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school environment.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.7%
Asian Indian8.9%
Asian Other8.0%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.78619, -2.67455 · PR2 9PS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN130261
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.longsandscp.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Longsands Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longsands Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2011.
Is Longsands Community Primary School a good school?
Longsands Community Primary School scores 48.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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