Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 121631 • Skipton BD23 4PN
Overview
- Name
- Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 121631
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Maddocks (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01729840377
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Skipton BD23 4PN
Summary
Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 52 pupils and a capacity of 84. As part of the Ribblesdale Federation of Schools, which includes Giggleswick and Hellifield Primary Schools, Long Preston emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
The school is guided by its ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Do everything in love," which reflects its commitment to values such as kindness, friendship, and respect. This ethos is integrated into the curriculum, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking while preparing children for future educational stages. The small class sizes contribute to a family-like atmosphere, ensuring that each child is well-known and cared for by dedicated staff.
Long Preston Primary School is deeply rooted in its community, aiming to provide a stimulating and creative educational experience. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their child's learning journey, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The school is guided by its ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Do everything in love," which reflects its commitment to values such as kindness, friendship, and respect. This ethos is integrated into the curriculum, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking while preparing children for future educational stages. The small class sizes contribute to a family-like atmosphere, ensuring that each child is well-known and cared for by dedicated staff.
Long Preston Primary School is deeply rooted in its community, aiming to provide a stimulating and creative educational experience. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and participate in their child's learning journey, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 52
- Boys
- 21
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 52 | 21 | 31 | 84 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 23 | 31 | 84 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 84 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 84 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 47 | 23 | 24 | 84 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 35 | 24 | 84 | 5.10 |
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