The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
2% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs H L Brooks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5NA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoppull Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Southlands High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Primary · 2.3km away
Gillibrand Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 2.5km away
Westmorland School
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School take?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School?
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is in Chorley, PR7 5NA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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