Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
78%
Capacity
164
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 164 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andy Houghton, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7299th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 46 in Chorley.
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 14 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Railway Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 9QZ |
| Headteacher | Andy Houghton |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 164 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 164 / 210 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7299th of 13,686
Nationally
1047th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
44
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Railway Road, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 9QZ
Railway Road, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 9QZ
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