St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sue Noblet, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1806th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 46 in Chorley.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 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. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton include Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton 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 | Wigan Road, Euxton St. Mary's Catholic Primary, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 6JW |
| Headteacher | Sue Noblet |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1806th of 13,686
Nationally
230th of 2,065
In North West
6th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
79%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
96
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wigan Road, Euxton St. Mary's Catholic Primary, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 6JW
Wigan Road, Euxton St. Mary's Catholic Primary, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 6JW
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