The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% 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 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Craig Todd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Doctors Lane, Eccleston, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5RA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Eccleston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eccleston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eccleston Primary School?
Eccleston Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eccleston Primary School take?
Eccleston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eccleston Primary School?
Eccleston Primary School is in Chorley, PR7 5RA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eccleston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eccleston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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