The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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.
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 5.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Patrick Smyth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | 28 March 2014
Full inspection
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | 26 November 2009
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is in Chorley, PR7 2RJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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