Hutton Church of England Grammar School is a mainstream secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, for boys aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 56 of its 807 pupils (6.9%) were getting SEN support and 19 (2.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 807 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lancashire.
6.9% get SEN support
56 of 807 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.4% have an EHC plan
19 of 807 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism21
- Social, emotional and mental health19
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia11
- Speech, language and communication8
- Moderate learning difficulty6
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 secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 807 (places for 1,008)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Moran
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 15.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 119794
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, May 2026: Expected standard in 6 of 7 areas
Inspected in May 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 wellbeingStrong standard
- Post-16Expected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2022).
Contact and getting there
Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Pioneer TEC Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Royal Cross Primary School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 miles
- Ashton Community Science College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Northbrook Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 3.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Howick Church Endowed Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.6%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.7 miles
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 7.3%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.7 miles
- Longton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.5%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.9 miles
All mainstream schools in Lancashire SEND schools in Lancashire
Questions about Hutton Church of England Grammar School
How many pupils at Hutton Church of England Grammar School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 56 of the 807 pupils (6.9%) were getting SEN support and 19 (2.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (21 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (19 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Hutton Church of England Grammar 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
You can ask for Hutton Church of England Grammar 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 Hutton Church of England Grammar 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 Ashton Community Science College, about 2.6 miles away.
Where is Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SN, in Lancashire.
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