St Chad's Catholic Primary School
URN: 119679 • Chorley PR6 8LL
Overview
- Name
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119679
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Riley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257264480
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Hill, Chorley PR6 8LL
Summary
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, located in Chorley, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 138 pupils, with a capacity for 157. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Gospel values, as reflected in its mission statement inspired by St. Catherine of Siena. The core values of dignity, compassion, gentleness, and peace guide the school's ethos, encouraging students to grow and contribute positively to the world.
The curriculum at St Chad's aims to promote human flourishing, helping children to "be who they were created to be." The dedicated staff, including teachers and support personnel, work collaboratively to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience. The school also benefits from an active Governing Body that plays a crucial role in its continuous improvement.
St Chad's prioritises the promotion of British values, such as democracy and mutual respect, within its Catholic framework. The school community is encouraged to engage with these values, fostering character development and a moral perspective among pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St Chad's aims to promote human flourishing, helping children to "be who they were created to be." The dedicated staff, including teachers and support personnel, work collaboratively to provide a supportive and enriching educational experience. The school also benefits from an active Governing Body that plays a crucial role in its continuous improvement.
St Chad's prioritises the promotion of British values, such as democracy and mutual respect, within its Catholic framework. The school community is encouraged to engage with these values, fostering character development and a moral perspective among pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governor Biographies (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
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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
- 157
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 1.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 80 | 58 | 157 | 1.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 139 | 80 | 59 | 157 | 1.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 143 | 78 | 65 | 157 | 2.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 143 | 78 | 65 | 157 | 2.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 143 | 82 | 61 | 157 | 2.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 139 | 78 | 61 | 157 | 3.60 |
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