The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 21 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
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Metcalfe (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods Ce Primary School, CHORLEY, Lancashire, PR6 7PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Primary · 1.6km away
Waterloo Lodge
Independent · 1.9km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 2.1km away
Westwood Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School take?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is in CHORLEY, PR6 7PS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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