Longridge High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Longridge High School
Address: Preston Road, Longridge
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR3 3AR
Telephone Number: 01772 782316
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The Bay Learning Trust
Sponsor: The Bay Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Riley
Capacity: 859
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 810 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.6%

Location and administration

URN: 150092
DfE Number: 888/4168
UKPRN: 10093265
UPRN: 100012752412
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Ribble Valley (E14001443)
Electoral Ward: Alston & Hothersall (E05012000)

Easting & Northing: 360129E, 436814N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 49' 36.09" N 2° 36' 25.46" W
Plus Code: 9C5VR9GV+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Felicity Ackroyd - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mr David Barber - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Felicity Blundell - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mr Rob Felton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Robert Felton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Dave Gilmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 June 2026.
  • Mr Nick Grogan - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mr Jeff Laker - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mr Andrew McKinnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mr Neil Riley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2025.
  • Mr Neil Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Simon Warburton - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Jack Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2028.