The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 31
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 51.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sofia Parveen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Elswick Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal Cross Primary School for the Deaf
Special school · Very close
Lea Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ashton Community Science College
Secondary · 621m away
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 812m away
Trax Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ingol Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cedar Lodge School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royal Cross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Cross Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Cross Primary School?
Royal Cross Primary School currently has 31 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Cross Primary School take?
Royal Cross Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Royal Cross Primary School?
Royal Cross Primary School is in Preston, PR2 1NT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Cross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Royal Cross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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