The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Annie Douglas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cedar Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Primary · 313m away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 635m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 737m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 798m away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 911m away
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is in Chorley, PR6 0JF, 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, Chorley have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's 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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