The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 37
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Scholz (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Calder Vale, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1SR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School currently has 37 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School take?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School?
Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School is in Preston, PR3 1SR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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