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Buckshaw Primary School

Chorley, PR7 1XPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#10,247
of 13,686 nationally

About Buckshaw Primary School

Buckshaw Primary School sits within Lancashire local authority, a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chorley. Among the 480 primary schools of the same type in the LA, it ranks 309th overall, placing it in the bottom half locally. Its closest top-performing peers include Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, and St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, about 2 kilometres away. Buckshaw itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2025, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2023. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 31 applications for 22 places, with 20 first-preference offers made. It also offers nursery provision, catering to children from age 2.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChancery Road, Chancery Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 1XP
HeadteacherSarah Price
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils225
Free School Meals (FSM)36.2%
School Capacity225 / 210 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSports HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryFootballRoundersAthleticsNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Buckshaw Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.