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Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Preston Road, Alston, Preston, PR3 3BJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
253
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
120%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education in Lancashire.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2013Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
White Other3.6%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.80866, -2.61211 · PR3 3BJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN151005
School typeAcademy converter
Websitealstonlane.mecmat.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge rated by Ofsted?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2013.
Is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge a good school?
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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