Royal Cross Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Royal Cross Primary School
Address: Elswick Road, Ashton-on-Ribble
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 1NT
Telephone Number: 01772 729705
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-11
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2001

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sofia Parveen
Capacity: 42
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 34 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 133688
DfE Number: 888/7110
UKPRN: 10076667
UPRN: 100012749001
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Preston (E14001433)
Electoral Ward: Lea & Larches (E05012202)

Easting & Northing: 350321E, 430197N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 45' 58.96" N 2° 45' 17.99" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ68W+H2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Lea Community Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Ashton Community Science College (0.6km)
  3. Ashton Primary School (0.6km)
  4. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.8km)
  5. Pioneer TEC (1.2km)
  6. New Focus Education (1.2km)
  7. Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Ingol Community Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston (1.8km)
  10. Cedar Lodge School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Ruth Christie - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Mr Phil Crowe - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Cunliffe - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jeanette Greer - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr Clive Gregory - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2029.
  • Ms Andrea Holbrook - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Mr Arbab Hussain - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Nicki Kay - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mr Biren Mehta - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Sofia Parveen - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Reilly - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mrs Marie Sweeney - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2029.
  • Mr Luke Walton - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.