St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
63%
Capacity
88
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull "Good", the school is led by headteacher Niall Owens, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% 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 1869th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 46 in Chorley.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 15 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 86% recommending the school (28 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Spendmore Lane, Chorley, Chorley, PR7 5DH |
| Headteacher | Niall Owens |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 140 (63% 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, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1869th of 13,686
Nationally
235th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
28 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
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Contact Information
Spendmore Lane, Chorley
Chorley, PR7 5DH
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