Buckshaw Primary School
URN: 119205 • Chorley PR7 1XP
Overview
- Name
- Buckshaw Primary School
- URN
- 119205
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Price (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257418862
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chancery Road, Chorley PR7 1XP
Summary
Buckshaw Primary School is a community school located in Chorley, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 225 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a friendly and inclusive environment where each child is valued as an individual. The ethos revolves around building strong relationships with students, families, and the wider community, ensuring that children are well-prepared for future educational stages and life beyond school.
The curriculum at Buckshaw is designed to instill a love of learning and aspiration among students. It is underpinned by six core values: independence, courage, respect, kindness, responsibility, and determination. These values are integrated into the learning experience, helping children develop essential life skills and a sense of community contribution.
Buckshaw Primary School also offers a variety of opportunities and experiences to enhance the educational journey, aiming to create memorable learning moments. For parents interested in admissions or further information, the school encourages direct contact with the office for guidance and support.
The curriculum at Buckshaw is designed to instill a love of learning and aspiration among students. It is underpinned by six core values: independence, courage, respect, kindness, responsibility, and determination. These values are integrated into the learning experience, helping children develop essential life skills and a sense of community contribution.
Buckshaw Primary School also offers a variety of opportunities and experiences to enhance the educational journey, aiming to create memorable learning moments. For parents interested in admissions or further information, the school encourages direct contact with the office for guidance and support.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 36.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 113 | 112 | 210 | 36.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 224 | 119 | 105 | 210 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 112 | 123 | 210 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 112 | 123 | 210 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 223 | 109 | 114 | 210 | 30.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 235 | 121 | 114 | 210 | 26.00 |
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