St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Preston, North West PR4 5EB · Lancashire
#209 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1579 of 15,697 nationally
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a local authority primary located in Preston, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 209th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 246; capacity filled 100.4%.
There are 154 schools in Preston; St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton ranks 17th of 147 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)27%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 246
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 27%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Longton Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 441 m away
Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students · 1.3 km away
Little Hoole Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students · 1.7 km away
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
217 students · 2.2 km away
Ashbridge Independent School
Preston · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
127 students · 2.3 km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
103 students · 2.4 km away
All Hallows Catholic High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
911 students · 2.9 km away
Whitefield Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
338 students · 3.2 km away
Penwortham Priory Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students · 3.7 km away
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 3.7 km away
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Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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246 students
Kennington Primary School
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Queensbridge Primary School
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Green Park Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton a good school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has a Success Index (England) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #209 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton rank in North West?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton ranks #209 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1579 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton had 246 students in 2025.
Is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton a primary school or a secondary school?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.