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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Highfield Road South, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top third nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of parents recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel. However, only 6% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.65847, -2.63259 · PR7 1RB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119465
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School a good school?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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