Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

About Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is an academy converter in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 253 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

253 / 210 (120%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Preston Road, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ

Phone

01772783661

Headteacher

Mark FitzGibbon

Website

https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge?

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is an academy converter in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge have?

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge?

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is located at Preston Road, Ribble Valley, Lancashire, PR3 3BJ.