The short version
80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 8
- Capacity
- 80%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Lisa Sharrock
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Emily Street, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmApplebee Wood Community Specialist School
Special school · 412m away
Applebee Wood School
Academy · 412m away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 570m away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 758m away
Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsfold Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ribble Autism School's Ofsted rating?
The Ribble Autism School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ribble Autism School?
The Ribble Autism School currently has 8 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ribble Autism School take?
The Ribble Autism School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is The Ribble Autism School?
The Ribble Autism School is in Preston, PR5 5SZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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