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Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School

Chorley, PR7 5LUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#3,993
of 13,686 nationally

About Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School

Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School is a small state primary in the Lancashire local authority, serving just 86 pupils from ages 4 to 11 in the Chorley borough. Within the local landscape of 480 same-type schools across Lancashire, it sits at rank 120, placing it comfortably in the top quarter. The top-performing peers in the area include Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary, and St George's Church of England Primary School in Chorley, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families looking at Church of England primary options in the region, Heskin Pemberton offers a distinctly small-scale setting, with a capacity of 105 and a current roll well below that, meaning class sizes are likely to be very manageable. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 28 applications for just 5 places, though all first-preference applicants received offers, suggesting it is a popular but achievable choice for local families who prioritise it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWithington Lane, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 5LU
HeadteacherAlan Brindle
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils86
Free School Meals (FSM)5.8%
School Capacity86 / 105 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 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, 30 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetballSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School

Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA 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.