Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 30 of its 212 pupils (14.2%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 212 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Lancashire.
14.2% get SEN support
30 of 212 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.8% have an EHC plan
6 of 212 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication13
- Social, emotional and mental health9
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia8
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
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 212 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Curl
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 119557
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
Rated Good, October 2013; school remains Good (February 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2023).
Contact and getting there
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Moor Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Norman House Independent School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.1 miles
- Brookfield School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
- Thornton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Carleton Green Community Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 6.9%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.4 miles
- Kincraig Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 17.4%, EHC plans 1.3% 0.6 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 9%, EHC plans 3.8% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in Lancashire SEND schools in Lancashire
Questions about Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
How many pupils at Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 30 of the 212 pupils (14.2%) were getting SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (13 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Carleton St Hilda's 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 Carleton St Hilda's 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 Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
You can ask for Carleton St Hilda's 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 Carleton St Hilda's 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 Moor Park Primary School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
Bispham Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PE, in Lancashire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.