Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9PS
10 simple reasons to choose Longsands Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Fulwood, Preston.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Longsands Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Preston and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.5 pupils per class and 24.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2021.
Find another school near Longsands Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Highfield Priory School (1.6 miles); St Pius X Preparatory School (2.6 miles); Ashbridge Preparatory School (6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Sherwood Primary School (1.7 miles); St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston (1.7 miles); Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (2.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abrar Academy (2.4 miles); Westholme School (9.3 miles); Kirkham Grammar School (10.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Preston Muslim Girls High School (2.3 miles); Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College (2.7 miles); Cardinal Newman College (3 miles).