Compare Maharishi Free School and Ribblesdale School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Maharishi Free School (All-through) in Ormskirk; Ribblesdale School (All-through) in Clitheroe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Maharishi Free School and Ribblesdale School. They are all-through phase and free schools and community school type located around Ormskirk, Lancashire and Clitheroe, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Maharishi Free School), published Dec 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Ribblesdale School (Mar 2020). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 15–20%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Maharishi Free School L40 6JJ	Ribblesdale School BB7 1EJ
Phase / Type	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Community school
Location	Ormskirk Lancashire L40 6JJ	Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1EJ
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Dec 2017	2 1 Mar 2020
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	1635
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.maharishischool.com	www.ribblesdale.org
Telephone	01695729912	01200422563
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Maharishi Free School

L40 6JJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 6JJ
Ofsted: 2 4 Dec 2017
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.maharishischool.com
Telephone: 01695729912

Ribblesdale School

BB7 1EJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Community school
Location: Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1EJ
Ofsted: 2 1 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.ribblesdale.org
Telephone: 01200422563

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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