St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Chorley, PR6 9LZ · Lancashire · primary school
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116th 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 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Jam Coding Computing Club, CraftEd, board games club, Yogi group, and Choir. Sports include dance, basketball, gymnastics, athletics, multi skills, hockey, football, and Bikeability. Arts and music features instrumental tuition, Christmas plays, and the Year 6 end of year show. Trips include a Year 6 residential, EYFS visit to Bradley's Farm, Year 2 trip to Chester Zoo, Y3 trip to Bolton Museum, Y5 trip to Lancaster Museum, and Young Voices. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 support is available for pupils in the Yogi group? How does the school manage the transition
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming place” where pupils are “happy” and feel “valued.” The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with strong behaviour, personal development, and leadership, maintaining its previous rating of Good across all key judgement areas.
Strengths
- The early years provision allows children to get off to a “flying start,” with a “well-thought-out curriculum” that supports their development.
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, helping pupils build a “secure body of knowledge” across subjects.
- The school promotes a “love of reading,” with pupils showing enthusiasm for new texts and receiving timely support for phonics.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning,” are “polite and well mannered,” and show a “deep understanding of respect and equality.”
- Governors “support and challenge the school effectively,” while staff value the professional development provided.
Areas to improve
- The school must refine its approaches to identifying the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with greater precision to ensure they receive appropriate support.
- Teachers need to improve the effectiveness of checks on pupils’ learning to identify and address gaps in knowledge, preventing pupils from losing focus.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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