New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, Preston

In its own words: "At New Longton All Saints’, we will be guided by God’s light, ensuring our Christian values inform our approach to all areas of school life. Our children will experience a richly rewarding school life, at the heart of the local community, through a varied curriculum and a range of enrichening extracurricular activities."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At NLAS, we are all extremely proud of our school, its ethos and the amazing children and families that make us so unique. Every day is an Open Day for us, so if you’re thinking of booking a visit, please ring the School Office and we’ll be happy to arrange a tour for you."

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 97% in reading and 100% 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 New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 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 New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School are Howick Church Endowed Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 80% maths); St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton (1.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); and Whitefield Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths).

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 95% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (92%).

5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (7.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) 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.

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School are Hutton Church of England Grammar School (1 mile) and All Hallows Catholic High School (1.1 miles).