Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming small school where staff get to know pupils thoroughly and quickly identify individual needs. Teachers provide excellent support for pupils with additional needs, and the whole school community is kind and respectful. Pupils progress well from their individual starting points and enjoy positive relationships with staff who support their learning every step of the way.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics with high quality written work
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with effective adaptations and expert guidance
- Positive behaviour and attendance with effective systems to remove barriers, including a school minibus service
- Caring school culture where pupils develop respect for differences and high levels of compassion
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised with manageable workloads and appropriate professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some approaches to evaluating the curriculum and quality of teaching lack sufficient rigour to provide detailed information
- Leaders' evaluation of support for disadvantaged pupils is not fully rigorous enough to identify precise areas for refinement
- The variety of extracurricular activities has recently been narrower than pupils would prefer, limiting opportunities to explore interests and talents
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Table tennis, dodgeball, school council roles, monitor duties, charity work, local community letter writing project, visits from local artists and history workshop leaders
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is a caring small school where pupils achieve well and develop secure knowledge across the curriculum. Leaders and staff create a harmonious environment where pupils with additional needs are well supported and thrive.
At a Glance
27.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
16.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
39 pupils
60 capacity
21 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Preston
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.99558%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
32
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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