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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Devonport Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0TE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.0 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
237
Capacity
180
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
132%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. While 58% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 67% nationally, only 6% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating better performance than 89% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 58% | Bottom 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.5%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
White Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.65288, -2.61657 · PR6 0TE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119467
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitechorleystjamesblogs.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School scores 89.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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