St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
112%
Capacity
236
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 236 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley "Good", the school is led by headteacher Annie Douglas, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4721st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 46 in Chorley.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 27 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, St Joseph'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cedar Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 0JF |
| Headteacher | Annie Douglas |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 236 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.5% |
| School Capacity | 236 / 210 (112% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4721st of 13,686
Nationally
681st of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
69%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cedar Road, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 0JF
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