115
Pupils · 2024/25
11%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 06/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Hillside Specialist School and College · All-through · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
115
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
11%
FSM eligible
37%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3XB
Local authority
Lancashire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 115 | 6.7 | 100% | 11% | 37% | 9% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 108 | 5.8 | 100% | 12% | 36% | 9% | 31% |
| 2022/23 | 106 | 6.9 | 100% | 12% | 35% | 9% | 31% |
| 2021/22 | 100 | 5.0 | 100% | 13% | 36% | 9% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 94 | 4.9 | 100% | 14% | 31% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 88 | 4.3 | 100% | 7% | 33% | 5% | 8% |
| 2017/18 | 85 | 3.9 | 100% | 8% | 29% | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 86 | 4.4 | 100% | 6% | 30% | 6% | 13% |
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