Compare Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and The Olive School, Preston

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge (Primary) in Preston; The Olive School, Preston (Primary) in Preston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge and The Olive School, Preston. They are primary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Preston. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Olive School, Preston), published Jul 2019. The lowest is 2 (Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge), published May 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for The Olive School, Preston (Jul 2019). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and STAR ACADEMIES.

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Attribute	Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge PR3 3BJ	The Olive School, Preston PR2 8DW
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools
Location	Preston PR3 3BJ	Preston PR2 8DW
Latest Ofsted	2 16 May 2013	1 22 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	STAR ACADEMIES
Website	www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk	—
Telephone	01772783661	01772926100
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

PR3 3BJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Preston
PR3 3BJ
Ofsted: 2 16 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772783661

The Olive School, Preston

PR2 8DW

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Preston
PR2 8DW
Ofsted: 1 22 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: —
Telephone: 01772926100

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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