Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 3–11 · Chorley, Lancashire
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire for ages 3–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 13 June 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0TE
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 229 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 13 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at this exceptional school where everyone feels valued regardless of their differences.”
- “Leaders are highly ambitious for all pupils.”
- “Pupils make the most of the rich learning opportunities that leaders and teachers provide for them.”
To improve
- “A number of children arrive in the Nursery class with a limited range of vocabulary.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 July 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 58% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 35 first-preference applications, 29 offers in total, 29 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Highfield Community Primary School 0.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 0.3 mi School remains Good
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley 0.6 mi Good
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 0.7 mi Good
- Duke Street Primary School 0.7 mi Good
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School 0.8 mi Standards maintained
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley 0.8 mi Outstanding
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 1.2 mi School remains Good