How many pupils does Longton Primary School have?

Longton Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Longton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at Longton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Longton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Longton Primary School is part of Axia Learning Alliance.

Where is Longton Primary School?

Longton Primary School is located at School lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA.

Longton Primary School

School lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA

Not rated

Inspected 21 January 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

83%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

203

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Longton Primary School

Longton Primary School is a foundation school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. It is part of Axia Learning Alliance. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 203 / 210 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 January 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

8.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

83%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

2.8%

Overall absence

3.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.55

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

23.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

6.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£48,938

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,301 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,399

Spend per pupil

£6,704

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: School lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA
Phone: 01772612495
Headteacher: Julie Brown
Website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Axia Learning Alliance

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Longton Primary School?: Longton Primary School is a foundation school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Longton Primary School have?: Longton Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Longton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 83% of pupils at Longton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Longton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Longton Primary School is part of Axia Learning Alliance.
Where is Longton Primary School?: Longton Primary School is located at School lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5YA.

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