Lostock Hall Academy vs The Ribble Autism School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Lostock Hall Academy
Preston
The Ribble Autism School
Preston
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Lancashire
Lancashire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
759
10
Capacity
800
10
Occupancy
95%
100%
FSM %
20.7%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2022
Jul 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
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Attainment 8
47.2
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
44.1%
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KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
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