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ClosedPrimaryURN 119635

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Voluntary aided school · Preston · PR3 3BJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

241

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–11, in Preston, Lancashire, 241 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 11%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Preston
180
Primary schools in Preston
125
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR3
39
Primary in PR3
29
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Primary in Lancashire LA
483

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR3

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
119635

Location

Address
Preston Road, Alston
Postcode
PR3 3BJ
Town
Preston
Local authority
Lancashire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
241
Boys / girls
110 / 131
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
241 / 210 (115%)
Free school meals
11%
FSM pupils
26
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Voluntary aided school

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