Longton Primary School, Preston

In its own words: "At Longton Primary, alongside our link school Barden Primary, we are committed to fostering an environment where our aims and values are deeply embedded in our pupils' character. We strive to ensure that all children are equipped to lead fulfilling and happy lives, grounded in the fundamental British values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I have always strongly believed that having the opportunity to educate other people's children is a rare privilege. At Longton Primary School we take this responsibility extremely seriously. We care about the individual and we pride ourselves in the warmth of a community in which young people feel happy and valued."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 10.20am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Longton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Longton Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Longton Primary School are St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton (0.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); Little Hoole Primary School (1 mile, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); and Howick Church Endowed Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths).

Longton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Longton Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Axia Learning Alliance, an academy trust.

55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Longton Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (88%).

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (8.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Longton Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Black Bull (opposite), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Longton Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Longton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.