# Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School — Skipton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Catherine Maddocks

## Contact

- **Address:** School Lane, Skipton, BD23 4PN
- **Phone:** 01729 840377
- **Website:** https://www.ribblesdalefed.n-yorks.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/skipton/long-preston-endowed-voluntary-aided-primary-school-8908

## About

We are a family of schools committed to fostering a love of learning through collaboration and fun. Our ambition is to provide the best possible primary education within our stimulating and creative settings.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A lovely community feel: We've only just started at Long Preston, but I've been really impressed with the family feel of the school. The staff are all so friendly and welcoming, and the kids seem to really enjoy their lessons. We're looking forward to being part of the school community for years to come. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school experience: We've been absolutely delighted with Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School. The values of love, kindness, and respect are truly embedded in the school's ethos and we've seen our child thrive as a result. The facilities are lovely and the staff are always friendly and approachable. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positives and a few negatives: We've been happy with Long Preston overall, but we have had a few issues with the school's communication. Sometimes we've had to chase up information that we felt should have been shared more promptly. That being said, the teachers are great and the kids seem to really enjoy their time at school. We just wish the school would communicate more effectively. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent foundation for my children: Both my children attended Long Preston and I couldn't be happier with the education and care they received. The school's commitment to providing a stimulating and creative environment really paid off and they're now both thriving at secondary school. The teachers are talented and dedicated, and the facilities are great. *(Jun 2021)*

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