Longton Lane Community Primary School
84%
Capacity
260
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the St. Helens community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 260 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 310 places).
Ofsted has rated Longton Lane Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda Speed, it falls under St. Helens local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9278th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 47 in St. Helens.
Longton Lane Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 41 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longton Lane Community Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in St. Helens, Longton Lane Community Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Longton Lane, St Helens, St. Helens, L35 8PB |
| Headteacher | Linda Speed |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Number of Pupils | 260 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 260 / 310 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9278th of 13,686
Nationally
1334th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 47
In St. Helens
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longton Lane, St Helens
St. Helens, L35 8PB
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