Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley, PR6 0TE · Lancashire · primary school
141st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,231 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 6.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join the Young Entomologist Club and Gardening Club, and take part in swimming, the Daily Mile, and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 229 pupils in a building with 180 places, meaning it is over capacity by 49. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With the school significantly over capacity, how does the admissions process handle new applications? How does the staff manage the daily transition for 229 children within the 180-place facility? What specific support is offered to help pupils bridge the gap between the 58.0% expected standard and the 64% national median?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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