St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
URN: 119806 • Chorley PR6 0DX
Overview
- Name
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
- URN
- 119806
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257262625
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eaves Lane, Chorley PR6 0DX
Summary
St Peter's CofE Primary School in Chorley is a voluntary aided school with a mixed-gender population of 293 pupils, operating within a capacity of 345. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued, as reflected in its "good" rating from Ofsted in 2022 and an "excellent" rating from the SIAMS inspection in 2019. The school's vision, "Let Your Light Shine," encapsulates its ethos of encouraging personal growth and well-being for all members of the school community.
The curriculum at St Peter's is designed to be engaging and relevant, integrating the National Curriculum with a topic-based approach that promotes purposeful learning. The school boasts extensive facilities, including spacious classrooms, a sensory nurture room, and outdoor spaces that support various learning experiences, such as den building and gardening. These resources aim to equip children with essential life skills while enhancing their understanding of the world.
St Peter's also places a strong emphasis on spiritual learning and community involvement, offering opportunities for worship and family engagement throughout the year. The school encourages children to explore their interests through initiatives like "Let Your Light Shine" afternoons, fostering a holistic approach to education that prioritises both academic success and personal development.
The curriculum at St Peter's is designed to be engaging and relevant, integrating the National Curriculum with a topic-based approach that promotes purposeful learning. The school boasts extensive facilities, including spacious classrooms, a sensory nurture room, and outdoor spaces that support various learning experiences, such as den building and gardening. These resources aim to equip children with essential life skills while enhancing their understanding of the world.
St Peter's also places a strong emphasis on spiritual learning and community involvement, offering opportunities for worship and family engagement throughout the year. The school encourages children to explore their interests through initiatives like "Let Your Light Shine" afternoons, fostering a holistic approach to education that prioritises both academic success and personal development.
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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
- 345
- Pupils
- 293
- Boys
- 150
- Girls
- 143
- FSM %
- 27.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 293 | 150 | 143 | 345 | 27.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 306 | 164 | 142 | 345 | 28.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 332 | 180 | 152 | 345 | 25.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 332 | 180 | 152 | 345 | 25.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 334 | 184 | 150 | 345 | 24.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 330 | 178 | 152 | 345 | 22.10 |
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