Anderton Primary School
URN: 119202 • Adlington PR6 9NN
Overview
- Name
- Anderton Primary School
- URN
- 119202
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 78.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Norton-Smith (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257480551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Babylon Lane, Adlington PR6 9NN
Summary
Anderton Primary School is a community school located in Adlington, Lancashire, serving the villages of Anderton, Adlington, and Heath Charnock, with some pupils coming from Chorley and Horwich. Established in 1910, the school has been modernised to provide a welcoming environment for its 191 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school prioritises the safety, happiness, and well-being of its community, aiming to create a vibrant atmosphere where every child matters.
The curriculum at Anderton Primary is designed to inspire a love of learning and encourage independent thinking. It includes a strong emphasis on history, where pupils are encouraged to explore the past through various sources and hands-on experiences. The school offers a supportive environment tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential.
Anderton Primary School fosters strong relationships between home, school, and the wider community. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources, including after-school clubs and a comprehensive prospectus, to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Anderton Primary is designed to inspire a love of learning and encourage independent thinking. It includes a strong emphasis on history, where pupils are encouraged to explore the past through various sources and hands-on experiences. The school offers a supportive environment tailored to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential.
Anderton Primary School fosters strong relationships between home, school, and the wider community. The school encourages parental involvement and offers various resources, including after-school clubs and a comprehensive prospectus, to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 191
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 11.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 191 | 93 | 98 | 210 | 11.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 87 | 103 | 210 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 98 | 93 | 210 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 98 | 93 | 210 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 181 | 99 | 82 | 210 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 186 | 103 | 83 | 210 | 10.20 |
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