Longsands Community Primary School
Longsands Community Primary School is a primary school (Community school), ages 4–11, in Preston, PR2, run by Lancashire council. It has 213 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 December 2025): Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas — inspected 2 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 65 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 6 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 31 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 213 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 9.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.74% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.88% | 2024/25 |
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