The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Birkin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Road, Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Adlington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adlington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Adlington Primary School take?
Adlington Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School is in Chorley, PR7 4JA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Adlington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Adlington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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