Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
60%
Capacity
84
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Stone, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8064th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 46 in Chorley.
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 7 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Preston Road, Coppull St John's, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 5DU |
| Headteacher | Emma Stone |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 140 (60% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8064th of 13,686
Nationally
1146th of 2,065
In North West
33rd of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
59%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
38
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Preston Road, Coppull St John's, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 5DU
Preston Road, Coppull St John's, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 5DU
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