St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
URN: 119671 • Chorley PR6 0JF
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
- URN
- 119671
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annie Douglas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257265998
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cedar Road, Chorley PR6 0JF
Summary
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Chorley is a voluntary aided primary school with a strong Catholic ethos, dedicated to nurturing each child's unique gifts and talents. The school operates under the mission statement, "Following in the footsteps of Jesus, we live, love and learn," which reflects its commitment to fostering a supportive and encouraging environment for all pupils.
With a current enrolment of 236 students, exceeding its capacity of 210, St. Joseph's prioritises high expectations for academic excellence and personal development. The curriculum is designed to be rich and diverse, providing students with opportunities to explore new subjects and engage in exciting learning experiences. Safeguarding is a top priority, ensuring that children feel safe and valued throughout their educational journey.
The school places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, maintaining an "open door" policy to foster collaboration between families and staff. St. Joseph's aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive both academically and spiritually, preparing them for their future roles in society.
With a current enrolment of 236 students, exceeding its capacity of 210, St. Joseph's prioritises high expectations for academic excellence and personal development. The curriculum is designed to be rich and diverse, providing students with opportunities to explore new subjects and engage in exciting learning experiences. Safeguarding is a top priority, ensuring that children feel safe and valued throughout their educational journey.
The school places a strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, maintaining an "open door" policy to foster collaboration between families and staff. St. Joseph's aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive both academically and spiritually, preparing them for their future roles in society.
Useful links
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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
- 236
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 114 | 122 | 210 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 114 | 124 | 210 | 28.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 200 | 107 | 93 | 210 | 25.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 200 | 107 | 93 | 210 | 25.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 102 | 103 | 210 | 22.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 112 | 93 | 210 | 21.00 |
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