The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 54
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Shelley Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8DD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Abbey Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Village Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Village Primary School?
Abbey Village Primary School currently has 54 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Village Primary School take?
Abbey Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey Village Primary School?
Abbey Village Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 8DD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbey Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abbey Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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