Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
URN: 150117 • Chorley PR7 6NS
Overview
- Name
- Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
- URN
- 150117
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Hodgson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257278722
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bredon Avenue, Chorley PR7 6NS
Summary
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Chorley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 402 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that aligns with its ethos, vision, and values, which emphasize the importance of British values in education.
The curriculum at Balshaw Lane is designed to provide a well-rounded education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a range of resources and support for parents, ensuring they are engaged in their children's learning journey. Each year group has dedicated class pages on the school's website, providing parents with insights into the curriculum and activities specific to their child's class.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School values its role within the local community and aims to create strong partnerships with families. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for the children's education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.balshawlane.co.uk.
The curriculum at Balshaw Lane is designed to provide a well-rounded education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a range of resources and support for parents, ensuring they are engaged in their children's learning journey. Each year group has dedicated class pages on the school's website, providing parents with insights into the curriculum and activities specific to their child's class.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School values its role within the local community and aims to create strong partnerships with families. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for the children's education and well-being. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.balshawlane.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governors' Secure Area (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Charity Events (calendar)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 26/9/25 (download)
- Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Website Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 187
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- 2024-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 215 | 187 | 420 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 385 |
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