Coppull Primary School and Nursery
79%
Capacity
292
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Coppull Primary School and Nursery
Coppull Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 292 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Coppull Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Chambers, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9749th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 46 in Chorley.
Coppull Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 32 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coppull Primary School and Nursery include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Coppull Primary School and Nursery 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 5AH |
| Headteacher | Michael Chambers |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 292 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.3% |
| School Capacity | 292 / 370 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9749th of 13,686
Nationally
1414th of 2,065
In North West
40th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
54%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Road, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 5AH
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