St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

URN: 119672 • Chorley PR7 2RJ

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
URN
119672
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Patrick Smyth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01257262811
Website
Visit
Address
Hornchurch Drive, Chorley PR7 2RJ

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, located in Chorley, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 202 students and a capacity of 210, the school offers a nurturing environment grounded in Catholic values. The school emphasizes the development of the whole child, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.

The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to meet the needs of all learners, with a focus on achieving high standards across key subjects. Recent assessment results indicate strong performance, particularly in phonics and Key Stage 2 SATs, where the school exceeded national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is committed to providing additional support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.

St Mary's also offers a nursery for children aged 3 and 4, with admissions available in September and January. The school encourages early applications to secure a place. Parents can find further information and resources on the school's website, which also highlights various community and educational initiatives.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
202
Boys
101
Girls
101
FSM %
5.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-06-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 202 101 101 210 5.40
2024-09-11 212 109 103 210 4.20
2023-09-11 238 129 109 210 3.40
2022-09-11 238 129 109 210 3.40
2021-09-11 239 129 110 210 3.80
2020-09-11 248 138 110 210 2.00

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