Calder Lodge School
School summary
With just 47 pupils on roll, Calder Lodge School is among the smaller independent schools, offering a closely knit environment where every child is well known to staff. The mixed, non-denominational school sits in Oakenclough, near Preston in Lancashire, and is led by headteacher Mrs Kelly Farnworth. Families drawn to small class sizes and an intimate, family-style setting may find it particularly appealing.
Where every mark matters.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school inspected by the ISI, Calder Lodge operates outside the state framework. Its small size means teaching can be closely tailored to individual pupils, with each child receiving a high degree of personal attention.
Head · Mrs Kelly Farnworth
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small independent school for families who value a personal, close-knit education over the scale of a larger institution.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.