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Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Achievement of pupils Outstanding
Quality of teaching Outstanding
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics (linking letters and sounds) is outstanding.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has fully implemented its outstanding new curriculum, which engages and excites pupils and supports their excellent progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further enhance the outdoor area in the early years to reflect children’s interests better.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils’ performance in reading and writing was exemplary; performance in mathematics has been outstanding for a number of years.
Support for Falling Behind: The majority of pupils make good and often outstanding progress, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is of an exceptionally high standard. They are considerate, responsible, and use their own initiative.
Support for SEND Pupils: The attainment of pupils with special educational needs is exemplary; staff ensure pupils with special educational needs achieve outstandingly well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they always feel safe; all parents agree the school's work to keep children safe and secure is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The annual week-long programme of activities linked to friendship and anti-bullying develops pupils’ understanding of safe and unsafe situations.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents are of the opinion that all aspects of the school are highly effective.
Parental Involvement: Parents are regularly informed about their children’s performance, supporting their progress, sharing notes, and photos.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from various musical instruments, dance and drama productions, and participate in gymnastics.
Outdoor Facilities: Enhance the outdoor area in the early years to better reflect children’s interests.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants work well together. They set high standards and challenge pupils to achieve their best.
Impact on Student Progress: The school’s monitoring of teaching quality shows teachers’ performance and pupil achievements are continually improving.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Systems for monitoring the quality of teaching are very effective and continually improving.
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Longton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.

It has 211 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.

At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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I've always had a strong conviction that getting to teach other people's kids is a rare honour.
This obligation is one that we at Longton Primary School take very seriously.
All of our students are encouraged to believe in themselves, to be curious, to be resilient, and to exhibit ambition both inside and outside of the classroom in our high expectations atmosphere.
The depth of a Longton Primary education encourages our students to push themselves and improves their interpersonal communication skills.
The early years of your child's education are crucial, and we firmly believe this.
The pupils at Longton Primary School are held to high standards in terms of academic performance.
Each student receives a well-rounded and comprehensive education at the school, allowing them to realise their full potential and uncover their abilities.
We expose them to a variety of opportunities.
The most essential thing, however, is that our students are content and leave us as well-rounded people, prepared to contribute as successful learners, self-assured people, successful contributors, and responsible citizens in the contemporary, dynamic world.
We want to rank among the top state community elementary schools in the nation.
We respect the close relationship we build with parents and work hard to ensure that every student has an exceptional, life-changing experience.
As we work to fulfil the obligation that has been placed on us, I am determined that our community will continue to be self-aware, outward-looking, open-minded, and inventive in its approach to everything.
The atmosphere at Longton Primary School is joyful, focused, and inspiring, as may be seen by a visit.
I would be happy to welcome you and present you to our greatest ambassadors, our students, who will describe their experiences attending Longton Primary School in their own words.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 5-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 24.7 25.8 23.2
Proficient Math 108 108 107
Proficient Read 109 109 108
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 108 96 97
Reading 109 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 81% 55.57% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 19% 7.4% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.4 Above Average
Writing 2.5 Above Average
Maths 3.9 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 95 96
Reading 105 1 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 74% 4 60.01% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 1 9.2% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.6 Below Average
Writing 0.2 Average
Maths 0.0 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 1 94 94
Reading 106 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 9 60.92% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 11% 1 9.08% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.8 Below Average
Writing 0 -
Maths -0.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 94 93
Reading 106 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 79% 57.03% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 7.79% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.4 Above Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths 0.1 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longton Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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