Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
120%
Capacity
253
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Ribble Valley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark FitzGibbon, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge include Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Ribble Valley, Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Preston Road, Preston, Ribble Valley, PR3 3BJ |
| Headteacher | Mark FitzGibbon |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.4% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 210 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
100
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Preston Road, Preston
Ribble Valley, PR3 3BJ
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