What did Ofsted judge St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has 246 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton take?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton located?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is located in Preston, PR4 5EB, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton have a religious character?

Yes — St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Oswald's, Longton and Our Lady's, Tarleton. (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see notes 4&5)
5Other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones... Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building... random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s). In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each numbered category, two further sub-provisions apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced at time of application places the child at the top of their category; (ii) siblings attending the school at time of enrolment are placed next, after (i). The document states the PAN of 35 applies 'to the Reception Year in the school year which begins in September, 2026' though the policy is titled Determined Admissions Policy 2027-2028 and timetable dates (Jan 2027 deadline, April 2027 offers) indicate September 2027 entry — this appears to be a printed inconsistency in the source document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has 246 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton take?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton located?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is located in Preston, PR4 5EB, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton have a religious character?: Yes — St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: When St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Oswald's, Longton and Our Lady's, Tarleton. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 35 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones... Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building... random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s). In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Oswald's, Longton and Our Lady's, Tarleton. (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Catechumens and Eastern Christian Church members — Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see notes 4&5)
5Other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has 246 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton take?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton located?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is located in Preston, PR4 5EB, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton have a religious character?: Yes — St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: When St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Oswald's, Longton and Our Lady's, Tarleton. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 35 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones... Where the cut-off point is for addresses within the same building... random draw will determine which address(es) receive the offer(s). In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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