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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Chorley, PR6 0JFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#4,721
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Chorley posts a combined Key Stage 2 reading, writing and maths expected standard of 69%, which sits nine percentage points above the Lancashire local authority average of 60% for primary schools. That gap is meaningful — it places the school comfortably ahead of the typical state primary in the area. Digging into the individual subjects, reading is a particular strength: 91% of pupils hit the expected standard, and 34% reached the higher standard. Maths also performs well, with 84% at expected and an average scaled score of 107. Writing and the combined higher standard (13%) are more in line with national norms, but the overall picture is one of solid academic performance above the LA baseline. In the Chorley local authority ranking, St Joseph’s sits 23rd out of 46 primary schools, right on the 50th percentile — not a standout, but a reliable, above-average option within its immediate area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCedar Road, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 0JF
HeadteacherAnnie Douglas
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity236 / 210 (112% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballNetballDanceCross CountryTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: stjosephschorley.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.