The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 178
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9LZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is in Chorley, PR6 9LZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.