St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
URN: 119680 • Chorley PR6 8SD
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
- URN
- 119680
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Cunliffe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254830400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bury Lane, Chorley PR6 8SD
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Chorley, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 99 pupils, operating below its capacity of 105. The school is committed to fulfilling its Catholic mission, integrating faith and education to nurture students' spiritual and moral development alongside their academic growth.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, promoting British values and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a small percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.10%), the school fosters a close-knit community that values inclusivity and support for all families.
St Joseph's also places importance on its history and traditions, which contribute to a strong sense of identity and belonging among students and staff. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, ensuring that families play an integral role in their children's education and school life. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, promoting British values and social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) development. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a small percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (6.10%), the school fosters a close-knit community that values inclusivity and support for all families.
St Joseph's also places importance on its history and traditions, which contribute to a strong sense of identity and belonging among students and staff. The school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, ensuring that families play an integral role in their children's education and school life. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk.
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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
- 105
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 46
- FSM %
- 6.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 53 | 46 | 105 | 6.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 98 | 48 | 50 | 105 | 9.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 60 | 39 | 105 | 6.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 60 | 39 | 105 | 6.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 105 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 97 | 52 | 45 | 84 | 3.10 |
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