Best primary schools in Longton (2026)
Longton has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, in the top 4% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 79%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 4% in England |
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School Longton · Church of England |
89% | 83% | 17% | No rating | |
2 Top 12% in England |
Longton Primary School Longton |
77% | 83% | 17% | Not judged | |
3 Top 20% in England |
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Longton · Roman Catholic |
71% | 73% | 27% | No rating | |
4 Top 26% in England |
Little Hoole Primary School Longton |
74% | 77% | 10% | No rating | |
5 Top 34% in England |
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School Longton · Church of England |
66% | 80% | 10% | Report card |
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What is the best primary school in Longton?
On exam results over the last three years, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Longton, in the top 4% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.