Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
132%
Capacity
237
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (132% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Claire Greenway, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4196th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 46 in Chorley.
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 29 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Chorley St James' 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Devonport Way, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 0TE |
| Headteacher | Claire Greenway |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 180 (132% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4196th of 13,686
Nationally
612th of 2,065
In North West
21st of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
70%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
90
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Devonport Way, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 0TE
Journey to School
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