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Longridge High School

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Longridge High School

Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AR

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.4%
Basics 9-5
42.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.5

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/2544.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.4%
EBacc APS
3.69
EBacc 9-5
6.5%
EBacc 9-4
8.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

St Cecilia's RC High School
0.19 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Hillside Specialist School and College
1.77 km away · Community special school
Good
Brook View School
3.02 km away · Other independent special school
Sir Tom Finney Community High School
6.47 km away · Community special school
Good
Lancashire Education Medical Services
7.49 km away · Miscellaneous

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About Longridge High School

Longridge High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 814 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Preston Road, Preston, PR3 3AR | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longridge High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Longridge High School)
  3. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Longridge High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Longridge High School

What is Longridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Longridge High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Longridge High School's latest exam results?
Longridge High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Longridge High School located?
Longridge High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR3 3AR).
How many pupils attend Longridge High School?
Longridge High School has around 814 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longridge High School with other schools?
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