Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Overview

This ungraded inspection confirms that Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a place where “strong relationships and a deep sense of trust are at the heart,” helping pupils to feel “safe and happy.” Leaders have developed an “ambitious curriculum” with high aspirations for all pupils, who typically achieve well.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from “skilled and caring staff,” with particularly effective support strategies for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
• Behaviour is “very positive,” with pupils following agreed routines and conducting themselves well, while staff provide helpful support when emotions are difficult to manage.
• The curriculum fosters strong personal development, including an “excellent knowledge of how to keep themselves healthy and safe” and an understanding of fundamental British values.
• Pupils engage enthusiastically in community acts of kindness and take on roles of responsibility, such as being “librarians” or members of the “eco team.”
• Governors provide “effective support and challenge,” and staff value the consideration given to their well-being and workload.

Areas to improve

• The school should support teachers to identify and address gaps in knowledge for some older pupils who did not benefit from earlier curriculum revisions, ensuring they can “make the connections with what they know to gain an understanding of essential knowledge.”

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”