Longsands Community Primary School

URN: 130261 • Preston PR2 9PS

Overview

Name
Longsands Community Primary School
URN
130261
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Lang (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772795676
Website
Visit
Address
Longsands Lane, Preston PR2 9PS

Summary

Longsands Community Primary School, located in Fulwood, Preston, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 213 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by the ethos of "Together Everyone Achieves More." The headteacher, Caroline Lang, emphasizes the importance of high-quality teaching and an inspiring curriculum that encourages self-confidence and a love of learning.

The school offers a broad curriculum that extends beyond traditional classroom learning, incorporating outdoor education and a Forest School curriculum, which enhances children's engagement with nature. Longsands is dedicated to inclusivity and instills core values that promote respect, responsibility, and resilience among its pupils, preparing them for their future roles in the community.

In terms of academic performance, the school reports positive outcomes, with a significant percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in key assessments. For the academic year 2023-2024, 83% of Key Stage 1 pupils achieved the expected standard in reading and maths, while 76% of Key Stage 2 pupils met the expected standard in maths. The school actively encourages partnerships with families and the wider community to support student success.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
213
Boys
110
Girls
103
FSM %
11.00
Open date
1995-11-29
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-06-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 213 110 103 210 11.00
2024-09-11 212 108 104 210 11.30
2023-09-11 205 108 97 210 10.70
2022-09-11 205 108 97 210 10.70
2021-09-11 201 106 95 210 9.50
2020-09-11 207 109 98 210 5.80

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