Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 3–11, in Chorley, PR6, in the Lancashire council area. It has 229 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 June 2023): Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 13 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 58 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 6 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 31 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 229 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 13.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 11.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.08% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.91% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Highfield Community Primary School
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
- Duke Street Primary School
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley