New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School
Preston, PR4 4XA · Lancashire · primary school
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38th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5/10 among them, against 9.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sing Up and the Carol Service. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club for older primary pupils?
What Ofsted said about New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils are “safe and very happy” and achieve exceptionally well in core subjects like English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “warm, welcoming” environment with “positive, caring relationships” and rare fallouts.
- There is an “excellent range of personal development opportunities,” including extra-curricular clubs, music tuition, and roles such as playground buddies.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme “well, and with fidelity,” ensuring most pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified early” and supported effectively within the “ambitious curriculum.”
- Personal development is described as “exemplary,” with pupils showing “genuine respect and tolerance” for diverse backgrounds and faiths.
Areas to improve
- The school must review its assessment strategies to ensure checks “consistently lead to pupils receiving effective support” to address errors and misconceptions, as current methods sometimes leave knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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