Calder Lodge School
Other independent special school · Ages 5–11 · Lancashire
Calder Lodge School is an independent special school in Lancashire for ages 5–11.
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Key facts
- Address
- Oakenclough, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1UL
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–11
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 48 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Pupils are exceptionally proud to be members of Calder Lodge School.”
- “They develop strong and trusting bonds with each other and staff.”
- “Pupils understand that they should treat each other respectfully.”
To improve
- “That said, in some subjects, staff do not use the school’s assessment strategies consistently well.”
- “In these subjects, some gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge occasionally go unchecked.”
- “This prevents pupils from deepening their understanding and learning from their mistakes.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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