The Ribble Autism School Catchment Area
The Ribble Autism School is an other independent special not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 8 pupils, and a capacity of 10 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-11
Age range
8
Pupils
10
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
The Ribble Autism School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Ribble Autism School?
The catchment area for The Ribble Autism School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Ribble Autism School is set by Lancashire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →The Ribble Autism School: 10 places, 80% filled: places available
The Ribble Autism School has a published admission number of 10 places. 8 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 10 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lancashire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lancashire Council school admissions (official) →
The Ribble Autism School: School Information
- Full address
- Emily Street, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5SZ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- DfE URN
- 150282
Other Not applicable Schools in Preston
If The Ribble Autism School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Larches High School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · PR1 6AA
St Pius X Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 8RD
Highfield Priory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR2 5RW
Kirkham Grammar School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 2BH
Ashbridge Independent School Catchment Area
Other independent school · PR4 4AQ
Moorbrook School Catchment Area
Community special school · PR2 3DB
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Ribble Autism School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Ribble Autism School
What is the catchment area for The Ribble Autism School? ▾
The catchment area for The Ribble Autism School is the geographic zone Lancashire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lancashire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Ribble Autism School oversubscribed? ▾
The Ribble Autism School has a capacity of 10 places and currently has 8 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lancashire.
What is the admissions policy for The Ribble Autism School? ▾
Admission to The Ribble Autism School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Ribble Autism School cover? ▾
The Ribble Autism School is a not applicable school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.