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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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