Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
166
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England 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 166 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jacqui Birchall, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1839th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 46 in Chorley.
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 27 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (29 responses).
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 Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Tennis, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Eccleston St Mary'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Green, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 5TE |
| Headteacher | Jacqui Birchall |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 166 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.7% |
| School Capacity | 166 / 210 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1839th of 13,686
Nationally
232nd of 2,065
In North West
7th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
29 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
The Green, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 5TE
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