The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr B Broderick (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
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brooke Street, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is in Chorley, PR6 0LB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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