Best 3 Primary schools in South Ribble – comparison

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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.

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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: Longton Primary School (Primary) in Preston; Leyland Methodist Infant School (Primary) in Leyland; Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Leyland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Longton Primary School, Leyland Methodist Infant School and Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and foundation school, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Preston, Lancashire and Leyland, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Longton Primary School), published Dec 2014. The lowest is 2 (Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; all within the EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Longton Primary School PR4 5YA	Leyland Methodist Infant School PR25 3ET	Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School PR25 2QA
Phase / Type	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Preston Lancashire PR4 5YA	Leyland Lancashire PR25 3ET	Leyland Lancashire PR25 2QA
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Dec 2014	1 9 Oct 2013	2 9 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	285
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.longton.lancs.sch.uk	www.leylandmethodistschools.org.uk	www.st-marys-leyland.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01772612495	01772423694	01772422431
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Longton Primary School

PR4 5YA

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR4 5YA
Ofsted: 1 10 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772612495

Leyland Methodist Infant School

PR25 3ET

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 3ET
Ofsted: 1 9 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.leylandmethodistschools.org.uk
Telephone: 01772423694

Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

PR25 2QA

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Leyland
Lancashire
PR25 2QA
Ofsted: 2 9 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.st-marys-leyland.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772422431

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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