Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
URN: 151005 • Preston PR3 3BJ
Overview
- Name
- Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
- URN
- 151005
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark FitzGibbon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772783661
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Preston Road, Preston PR3 3BJ
Summary
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, located in Longridge, Preston, is a mixed academy converter that serves 253 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision for younger children. Emphasising its Catholic ethos, the school welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.
The school's mission, "Learning and Growing as Children of God," reflects its commitment to both academic excellence and the spiritual development of its pupils. Alston Lane provides a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their personal and social growth. The school also offers various support services, ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to thrive.
With a focus on community involvement, Alston Lane encourages parental engagement and collaboration. The school regularly updates families on events and news through its website, fostering a strong connection between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school's mission, "Learning and Growing as Children of God," reflects its commitment to both academic excellence and the spiritual development of its pupils. Alston Lane provides a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their personal and social growth. The school also offers various support services, ensuring that all children receive the guidance they need to thrive.
With a focus on community involvement, Alston Lane encourages parental engagement and collaboration. The school regularly updates families on events and news through its website, fostering a strong connection between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Weekly News Update 10th October 2025 (download)
- Weekly News Update 3rd October 2025 (download)
- School Lunch Menu W/C 13/10/2025 Week 1 (download)
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- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 253
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 14.40
- Open date
- 2024-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 253 | 126 | 127 | 210 | 14.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 |
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