St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley
38%
Capacity
40
Pupils
19.0x
Demand
About St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 40 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (38% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Katie Laithwaite, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3869th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 46 in Chorley.
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 1 places, making it 19.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Visual Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Dance, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley 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 | Ridley Lane, Nr Ormskirk, Chorley, L40 3PP |
| Headteacher | Katie Laithwaite |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 40 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.5% |
| School Capacity | 40 / 105 (38% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3869th of 13,686
Nationally
552nd of 2,065
In North West
17th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
71%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
19
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (5% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ridley Lane, Nr Ormskirk
Chorley, L40 3PP
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