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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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