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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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