The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 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
62%
0.0pp 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)
104
-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 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 1.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr John Riley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterloo Lodge
Independent · 1.8km away
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 2.3km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Primary · 2.4km away
Withnell Fold Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Buckshaw Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Chad's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's Catholic Primary School take?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 8LL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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