Applebee Wood School vs The Ribble Autism School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Applebee Wood School
Preston
The Ribble Autism School
Preston
Overview
Phase
Special
Special
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
4–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Lancashire
Lancashire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
179
10
Capacity
169
10
Occupancy
106%
100%
FSM %
46.9%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
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Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
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Good
Personal Development
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Good
Leadership & Management
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Good
Last Inspected
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Jul 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
1.7
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
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KS2 Reading
-
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KS2 Maths
-
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KS2 Writing
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