The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 219
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bashora-Guyo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Back Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Cambian Red Rose School
Independent · 1.1km away
Beech Tree School - A Scope School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Roselyn House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School take?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 7EU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clayton-le-Woods 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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