Longridge High School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Longridge High School is a secondary school in Preston for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 18th of 22 secondary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in September 2021.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 September 2021, report published 1 December 2021

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

154 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.6

44.6, 1.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.2%

42.2%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.8%

68.8%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc10.4%

10.4%, 30.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.70

3.70, 0.39 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

810 pupils on roll, with places for 859

Eligible for free school meals33.6%

33.6%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Longridge High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Cecilia's RC High School	0.1 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 46.2
Corpus Christi Catholic High School	5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 50.2
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School	5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 55.4
Broughton High School	5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 59.3
Moor Park High School	5 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Attainment 8: 39.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE BAY LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Neil Riley
Phone: 01772782316
Website: lhs.lancs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3AR
Local authority: Lancashire
URN: 150092

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.