Duke Street Primary School

URN: 119352 • Chorley PR7 3DU

Overview

Name
Duke Street Primary School
URN
119352
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Kidd (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01257239950
Website
Visit
Address
Duke Street, Chorley PR7 3DU

Summary

Duke Street Primary School is a community school located in Chorley, Lancashire, accommodating 319 pupils with a capacity of 327. The school is committed to fostering a secure and stimulating learning environment, where individuality and community are valued. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the “I CARE” values: Individuality, Community, Aspire/Achieve, Resilience, and Empathy, which guide all aspects of school life.

The curriculum at Duke Street is designed to be well-balanced and varied, promoting an enthusiastic attitude towards learning. The school places a strong emphasis on setting realistic goals to help each child reach their potential. Additionally, the school offers a Forest School programme, encouraging outdoor learning and personal development through hands-on activities tailored to the children's needs.

Duke Street Primary School actively collaborates with parents to ensure the best outcomes for each child. The dedicated staff focus on nurturing social and emotional development, fostering independence, and building leadership skills among students, preparing them to be respectful and resilient citizens in the wider community.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
327
Pupils
319
Boys
176
Girls
143
FSM %
44.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 319 176 143 327 44.20
2024-09-11 326 179 147 327 39.60
2023-09-11 330 178 152 327 40.60
2022-09-11 330 178 152 327 40.60
2021-09-11 332 170 162 327 33.70
2020-09-11 335 165 170 327 26.60

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