--- url: "https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/" school: "Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery" --- [ 01772 783661 ](tel:01772%20783661) \| [ staff@alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk ](mailto:staff@alstonlane.lancs.sch.uk) Follow: [Facebook](https://facebook.com/Alston-Lane-Catholic-Primary-School-and-Nursery-2266939310238868) WELCOME TO ## Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery We are a single form entry school with a nursery offering provision to children aged 2 years to 4 years. The school is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, Preston and primarily caters for Roman Catholic children but children of all faiths and denominations are welcome. [Read More →](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/school-information/welcome) ![School](https://files.schudio.com/alston-lane-catholic-primary-school-and-nursery/images/welcome.png) [ Vision and Aims ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/school-information/school-vision-and-aims) [ Governors ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/school-information/governors) [ School Uniform ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/parents/school-uniform) [ Curriculum ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/classes-curriculum/whole-school-curriculum-overview) [ Calendar ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/calendar) [ Contact Us ](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/contact) ![](https://files.schudio.com/alston-lane-catholic-primary-school-and-nursery/imagecache/1024x1024c/imgi_5_c5713d7f-4bd7-4d05-bc2f-179172db62b5_1x1.jpg) ## **Admission to School** Children are not legally required to start school until the term following their fifth birthday. In Lancashire, however, all children who have their 5th birthday between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027 may start school in September 2026 if their parents / carers wish it. [Read More](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/parents/admission-to-school) ABOUT THE TRUST ## Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust Mater Ecclesiae is one of three Catholic Multi Academy Trusts (CMATs) formed by the Diocese of Lancaster to protect, preserve, nourish and enhance the Catholic religion through the establishment, maintenance and development of Catholic schools. Mater Ecclesiae was formed in 2022 and currently consists of seven Catholic primary schools and one Catholic secondary school. In geographical terms, the Trust extends across Preston and rural Preston and all are within the local authority area of Lancashire. We currently have 287 staff and educate over 2,200 children and young people in our care. Our head office is located in Fulwood, Preston. [Visit Trust Website →](https://mecmat.org/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/alston-lane-catholic-primary-school-and-nursery/images/gallery/reception-class-mother-s-day-2025/d3b036e1-9388-417e-bcbf-1469eeee8a89_1x1.jpeg) ## **Pupil Premium** In 2011-12 the Government launched its Pupil Premium funding. The money is sent to schools based on the numbers of pupils in school who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM). From 2012-13, it was expanded to include all those children who have been eligible for free school meals within the last six years. This brings in additional funding to the school which is effectively allocated to support these children both within and outside the curriculum. [Read More](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/school-information/pupil-premium) ![School Logo](https://files.schudio.com/alston-lane-catholic-primary-school-and-nursery/images/logo/imgi_1_school-logo.png)Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire PR3 3BJ ### About The Trust Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust W\_rkspace 3 Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZZ [Visit Trust Website](https://mecmat.org/) ### Quick Links ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) ### Follow Us [Facebook](https://facebook.com/Alston-Lane-Catholic-Primary-School-and-Nursery-2266939310238868) [![Trust Mark](https://stbernards.mecmat.org/images/images/Diocese_of_Lancaster_In_Line_White.png)](https://www.lrcd.org.uk/) © Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery. All rights reserved. Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery operates as an academy under Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. Company Limited by Guarantee | Company Registration No: 13882215 | Registered Office: W_rkspace, 3 Caxton Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9ZZ, England. School & Trust Websites by ![Vendor Logo](https://the-blessed-sacrament-catholic-primary-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) QUICK LINKS ### Quick Links ### Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery Preston Road Longridge Preston PR3 3BJ 01772 783661 © Copyright 2025–2026 Alston Lane Catholic Primary School and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://alstonlane.mecmat.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)