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About Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a primary academy in Preston, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

The school has 127 pupils on roll, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

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OfstedGood · 2022

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GoodInspected October 2022

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Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 127 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

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Demographics at Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge has 127 pupils on roll.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Ofsted Rating: Good

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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