St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Darren Darbyshire, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8572nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 46 in Chorley.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 22 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Eaves Green Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 3QG |
| Headteacher | Darren Darbyshire |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.1% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8572nd of 13,686
Nationally
1220th of 2,065
In North West
35th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
58%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
74
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 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.
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Contact Information
Eaves Green Road, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 3QG
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