Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 0LB · Lancashire · primary school
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243rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.7/10 against 3,260 of them, against 3.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "warm, supportive and aspirational community." Leaders and staff maintain high ambitions for pupil achievement and personal development, fostering an environment where pupils "enjoy learning and developing" and feel "happy and safe."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the school, with staff providing "suitably ambitious" curriculum content that helps all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make strong gains.
- Relationships are excellent; staff act as "strong, positive role models," helping pupils understand their emotions and treating each other with kindness, while bullying is dealt with effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff using well-matched resources to ensure pupils become "increasingly confident readers" who "enjoy and value reading."
- Leaders provide a "deep culture of support for staff," who feel well-equipped and valued, while also working closely with parents to keep them informed and supported.
- The personal development programme is comprehensive, ensuring pupils have an age-appropriate understanding of safety, health, and relationships.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that "subject-specific knowledge that children should learn is clear in some parts of the early years curriculum" to better align early years content with Key Stage 1 and prepare children for subsequent learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to spot concerns and leaders carefully following up worries to craft individual support plans for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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