The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Greenway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfield Community Primary School
Primary · 349m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 400m away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 681m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Primary · 901m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 1.1km away
Albany Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Duke Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Duke Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School take?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 0TE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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