Chorley Astley Park School
URN: 119877 • Chorley PR7 1JZ
Overview
- Name
- Chorley Astley Park School
- URN
- 119877
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kieran Welsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257262227
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harrington Road, Chorley PR7 1JZ
Summary
Chorley Astley Park School is a community special school located in Chorley, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 164 pupils, with a capacity of 176. The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. The school actively promotes an inclusive environment, with a focus on equality and accessibility for all students.
The curriculum at Astley Park School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that foster both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged students through various Pupil Premium initiatives, which provide additional funding to enhance educational opportunities and resources.
Astley Park School also engages with the local community, hosting events such as Harvest Week and Diwali celebrations, which encourage parental involvement and community participation. The school’s commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment reflects its ethos of inclusivity and holistic development for all students.
The curriculum at Astley Park School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that foster both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged students through various Pupil Premium initiatives, which provide additional funding to enhance educational opportunities and resources.
Astley Park School also engages with the local community, hosting events such as Harvest Week and Diwali celebrations, which encourage parental involvement and community participation. The school’s commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment reflects its ethos of inclusivity and holistic development for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westmorland School (65.9)
- Oliver House School (65.8)
- Meadow View Learning Centre (65.3)
- Mayfield School (55.0)
- Shaftesbury High School (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 176
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 52
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 112 | 52 | 176 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 169 | 112 | 57 | 176 | 27.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 170 | 117 | 53 | 176 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 117 | 53 | 176 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 121 | 51 | 176 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 173 | 119 | 54 | 176 | 26.70 |
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