31
Pupils · 2024/25
19%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 18/06/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Royal Cross Primary School · Primary · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
31
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
19%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Elswick Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1NT
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 | 31 | 6.0 | 100% | 19% | 58% | 8% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 26 | 5.0 | 100% | 19% | 58% | 8% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 24 | 4.6 | 100% | 25% | 56% | 9% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 26 | 5.7 | 100% | 19% | 67% | 9% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 27 | 4.8 | 100% | 26% | 48% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 21 | 4.4 | 100% | 33% | 52% | 9% | 37% |
| 2017/18 | 21 | 4.6 | 100% | 38% | 43% | 7% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 22 | 4.6 | 100% | 43% | 46% | 8% | 32% |
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