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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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