Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
74
Pupils
4.2x
Demand
About Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 74 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heidi Jackson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1001st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 46 in Chorley.
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 6 places, making it 4.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Mawdesley St Peter'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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hurst Green, Ormskirk, Chorley, L40 2QT |
| Headteacher | Heidi Jackson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.7% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 100 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Sept 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1001st of 13,686
Nationally
126th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
30 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
25
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Hurst Green, Ormskirk
Chorley, L40 2QT
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