Longsands Community Primary School Catchment Area
Longsands Community Primary School is a community primary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
213
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Longsands Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Longsands Community Primary School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Longsands Community Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9PS
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 11% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130261
Other Primary Schools in Preston
If Longsands Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Forton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0AS
Nateby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 0JH
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR4 2JP
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 3QT
Harris Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 7EE
Kennington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 8ER
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Frequently Asked Questions — Longsands Community Primary School
Is Longsands Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Longsands Community Primary School currently has 213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Longsands Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Longsands Community Primary School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Longsands Community Primary School cover? ▾
Longsands Community Primary School is a primary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Longsands Community Primary School? ▾
Longsands Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.