The Ribble Autism School
IndependentPrimary
The Ribble Autism School
Ages4 – 11
8 pupils
Good· Aug 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Lancashire
Head Teacher
Lisa Sharrock
Gender
Mixed
Opened
June 2024
Reference Number
150282
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils8 (80% of capacity)
Age Range4 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls75% / 25%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP100.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
2 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Aug 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff respond with compassion to pupils' needs.
- Specialists support staff to embed EHC targets.
Curriculum11- Leaders have created a positive learning environment.
- Staff lack consistent understanding of curriculum goals.
Leadership2- Leaders are ambitious for pupils' achievements.
- Leaders are strengthening curriculum guidance.
Safeguarding2- Pupils are safe and settled with compassionate support.
- Risk assessments are detailed and consider needs.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils show increased confidence and improved communication.
- Some pupils do not build knowledge logically.
Teaching Quality11- Staff deliver learning suited to pupils' stages.
- Teaching is not always consistent across subjects.
Personal Development2- School builds independence in personal care and communication.
- School promotes cultural and religious diversity.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave well and interact positively.
- Pupils attend school regularly with bespoke support.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2024
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
Emily StreetLostock Hall
Preston
PR5 5SZ
Phone
01772505109Other primary schools nearby
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