The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Marquis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Highfield Road South, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 350m away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 519m away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 553m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 774m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 854m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Parklands High School
Secondary · 909m away
Oliver House School
Independent · 927m away
Questions parents ask
What is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School take?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is in Chorley, PR7 1RB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence 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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