The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEuxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Lancashire College of Adult Education
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Buckshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oliver House School
Independent · 1.2km away
Parklands High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 1.8km away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Balshaw Lane Community Primary School?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balshaw Lane Community Primary School take?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is in Chorley, PR7 6NS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balshaw Lane Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Balshaw Lane Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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