Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

URN: 119635 • Preston PR3 3BJ

Overview

Name
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
URN
119635
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark FitzGibbon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Preston Road, Preston PR3 3BJ

Summary

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Longridge, Preston, with a current enrolment of 241 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school serves a mixed-gender population and offers a nursery provision for children aged 2 to 4 years. While primarily catering to Roman Catholic children, the school welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive community.

The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Learning and Growing as Children of God," which reflects its commitment to nurturing both academic and spiritual development. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging children to thrive in a supportive environment.

Alston Lane places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, ensuring that families are an integral part of the school experience. The school is led by Headteacher Mr. M FitzGibbon and is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, which supports its educational framework and resources.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
241
Boys
110
Girls
131
FSM %
11.00
Open date
Close date
2024-07-31
Last Ofsted
2022-10-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 241 110 131 210 11.00
2024-09-11 241 110 131 210 11.00
2023-09-11 239 117 122 210 7.00
2022-09-11 239 117 122 210 7.00
2021-09-11 226 118 108 210 6.00
2020-09-11 223 118 105 210 6.40

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