St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton
Chorley, PR7 6JW · Lancashire · primary school
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117th 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 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton
Overview
Pupils are described as “very happy” in a “kind and caring” environment where they behave sensibly and are kept safe. The school provides a broad curriculum with high attainment in English and mathematics, supported by effective phonics teaching and strong staff morale. However, inconsistencies remain in curriculum delivery and oversight across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a positive atmosphere, with older children acting as ‘buddies’ and engaging in extra-curricular clubs such as taekwondo and choir.
- Early reading is taught effectively; staff deliver the phonics programme with “fidelity,” ensuring almost all pupils meet screening checks and become “fluent, confident readers.”
- Assessment data is used well to identify knowledge gaps, particularly in phonics, and systems are in place to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) early.
- Governors are “passionate” and actively monitor staff well-being through regular surveys, while staff report positive attitudes towards working at the school.
Areas to improve
- The school must complete curriculum refinements to ensure staff can adapt content effectively for all pupils, including those with SEND, so that a “rich body of knowledge” is developed in all subjects.
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education requires strengthening to ensure pupils develop a “broad knowledge of people’s different cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.”
- Curriculum oversight in some subjects is “not as secure,” leading to slower remedial actions; the school should review its evaluation approaches to address design and delivery issues more swiftly.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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