Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Preston, Lancashire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 6 of its 39 pupils (15.4%) were getting SEN support and 8 (20.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 39 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lancashire.
15.4% get SEN support
6 of 39 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
20.5% have an EHC plan
8 of 39 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 39 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Scholz
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 27% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 119518
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lancashire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in every area
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, December 2021).
Contact and getting there
Calder Vale, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1SR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Calder Lodge School Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Crookhey Hall School Independent · Ages 10–17 5.0 miles
- Holme Slack Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 9.3 miles
- Ashton Community Science College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 9.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 6.4%, EHC plans 0% 2.6 miles
- Scorton Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 4.5%, EHC plans 1.5% 2.7 miles
- St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.6%, EHC plans 3.1% 2.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Lancashire SEND schools in Lancashire
Questions about Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School
How many pupils at Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 6 of the 39 pupils (15.4%) were getting SEN support and 8 (20.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
Through Lancashire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
You can ask for Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Holme Slack Community Primary School, about 9.3 miles away.
Where is Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
Calder Vale, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1SR, in Lancashire.
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