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St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.5 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, though parents may want to consider the school's performance in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 18 May 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 British89.6%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
traveller_irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.65119, -2.64889 · PR7 2RJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119672
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 May 2011.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley scores 39.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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