St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley, PR6 8LL · Lancashire · primary school
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284th 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 1,336 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| 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.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Change 4 Life, Choir, and Multi Skills clubs. Sports include Cross Country, Football, Gymnastics, Hi 5 Netball, Orienteering, Rounders, Sportshall Athletics, and Swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 157. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s results and the national median? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Chad’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are “very proud” and enjoy a positive, supportive environment. Leaders have designed an “interesting and relevant curriculum” that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access ambitious learning opportunities. The school fosters strong relationships, with staff and governors working effectively to maintain high standards and support staff well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very positive” behaviour and feel safe, with leaders addressing any incidents of bullying “quickly”.
- The curriculum is “well-thought-out”, particularly in the early years, with new learning successfully building on prior knowledge.
- Reading is central to education; teachers are trained in phonics, and pupils who fall behind receive “targeted support” to catch up.
- Governors “skilfully hold leaders to account” and engage well with parents to drive improvement.
- Staff benefit from “suitable ongoing training” and value leadership efforts to improve workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a “very small number of subjects in key stage 1”, leaders have not fully considered early years knowledge, causing some pupils to “unnecessarily repeat work”. Leaders should review the curriculum to prevent this relearning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being “vigilant” and staff receiving regular training to spot signs of harm and record concerns timely.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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