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
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.
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.
Useful links
- DfE School Performance Tables (other)
- The Week Junior (other)
- Parents (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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