St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
URN: 119668 • Chorley PR6 9LZ
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
- URN
- 119668
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Berry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257480598
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rothwell Road, Chorley PR6 9LZ
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Anderton near Chorley, is a voluntary aided school serving a mixed-gender population of 178 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, fostering strong relationships with the parishes of Anderton and Heath Charnock, as well as local nurseries and high schools. This collaborative approach ensures smooth transitions for students moving to secondary education.
The school prides itself on providing a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to all learners, with a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and feedback, believing that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student happiness and success.
In addition to its educational offerings, St Joseph's works closely with Anderton Day Nursery to provide extended services, including breakfast and after-school care. The school is committed to the holistic development of each child, promoting values such as kindness, respect, and joy within a faith-based framework.
The school prides itself on providing a broad and balanced curriculum that caters to all learners, with a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and feedback, believing that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student happiness and success.
In addition to its educational offerings, St Joseph's works closely with Anderton Day Nursery to provide extended services, including breakfast and after-school care. The school is committed to the holistic development of each child, promoting values such as kindness, respect, and joy within a faith-based framework.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 178
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 10.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 178 | 97 | 81 | 210 | 10.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 96 | 79 | 210 | 9.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 93 | 95 | 210 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 93 | 95 | 210 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 86 | 102 | 210 | 12.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 199 | 85 | 114 | 210 | 9.00 |
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