The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 313
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andy Purcell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carr Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbany Academy
Secondary · Very close
Duke Street Nursery School
Nursery · 789m away
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Secondary · 793m away
Mayfield School
Special school · 840m away
Duke Street Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Shaftesbury High School
Pupil referral unit · 908m away
Westmorland School
Independent · 974m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley currently has 313 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley take?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley is in Chorley, PR7 3JU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley have a sixth form?
No, St George's Church of England 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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