The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 293
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Rachel Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · 313m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 613m away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 652m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Primary · 669m away
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 983m away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley?
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley currently has 293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley?
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley is in Chorley, PR6 0DX, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE 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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