Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
URN: 119312 • Chorley PR7 6NS
Overview
- Name
- Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
- URN
- 119312
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Gregson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bredon Avenue, Chorley PR7 6NS
Summary
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Chorley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 388 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting its ethos and values that align with British values. The school aims to provide a well-rounded education that not only focuses on academic achievement but also on the personal development of each child.
The curriculum at Balshaw Lane is designed to engage students across all year groups, from Year 1 to Year 6, with a range of subjects that promote critical thinking and creativity. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages parental support, ensuring that families are actively engaged in their children's education.
With a free school meal percentage of 10.3%, Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all students. The school offers various resources and support for parents, helping them navigate their child's educational journey and fostering a strong school-community partnership.
The curriculum at Balshaw Lane is designed to engage students across all year groups, from Year 1 to Year 6, with a range of subjects that promote critical thinking and creativity. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and encourages parental support, ensuring that families are actively engaged in their children's education.
With a free school meal percentage of 10.3%, Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all students. The school offers various resources and support for parents, helping them navigate their child's educational journey and fostering a strong school-community partnership.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 388
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 388 | 205 | 183 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 388 | 205 | 183 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 361 | 195 | 166 | 385 | 7.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 361 | 195 | 166 | 365 | 7.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 344 | 183 | 161 | 345 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 321 | 172 | 149 | 305 | 4.70 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.