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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Goodgraded 18/05/2023Ages 4–11250 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 250 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/05/2023, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Preston can view St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 18/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)64%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake6.5%
Free school meals6.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.9%
Attendance96.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence2.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Longton Primary School0.3 miHutton Church of England Grammar SchoolGood · 0.8 miLittle Hoole Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miAshbridge Independent School1.4 miHowick Church Endowed Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 miNew Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 mi
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