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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Cedar Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0JF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and a LocaleIQ score that places it better than 77% of schools, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas. The percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably high at 74%, placing the school in the top 25% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% 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 British76.3%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Other3.8%
White Other3.4%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.66210, -2.62256 · PR6 0JF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119671
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjosephschorley.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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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