Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School

Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School sits comfortably above the North Yorkshire average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 83% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 60%. That 23-point gap is significant and places the school in the top 10% of primary schools nationally, ranked 19th out of 223 in the county. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard: 67% of pupils achieved a higher score in reading, 33% in writing and 17% in maths. Average scaled scores of 111 in reading and 108 in maths reinforce the picture of solid academic performance. This is a small Church of England primary with just 52 pupils on roll, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 judged it Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 had rated the school Requires Improvement, so the upward trajectory is clear.

The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, but the Key Stage 2 results offer a reliable measure of attainment. In reading, 83% of pupils met the expected standard, matching the proportion for writing and maths individually. The higher-standard figures are particularly striking: reading stands out at 67%, well above the national average, while writing at 33% and maths at 17% are more modest but still respectable for a small cohort. The school’s ranking score of 83, based on the proportion achieving the expected standard in all three subjects, places it in the top 10% nationally and top 9% regionally. For context, the top-performing schools in North Yorkshire, such as Eppleby Forcett and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary, achieved a perfect score of 100, so Long Preston is strong but not at the very peak. The small number of pupils means results can fluctuate year to year, but the current data suggests consistent, above-average attainment.

The school offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, library, playing fields, forest school, dining hall and chapel, which support both academic and personal development. Sports provision includes netball, tennis, athletics, swimming and gymnastics, and there are clubs covering science, film, choir, drama, chess and eco activities. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Nursery provision is available for children from age three. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: it received 20 applications for just 4 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a place. That oversubscription ratio of 5:1 reflects strong local demand. This is a school that will suit families who value a small, church-affiliated primary with strong academic outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer, particularly those living within the catchment area.

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