The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 589
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jill Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterloo Lodge
Independent · 1.4km away
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Buckshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Oliver House School
Independent · 2.0km away
Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 2.1km away
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village currently has 589 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village take?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village is in Chorley, PR7 7HZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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