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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0TE

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
237
Ages
3-11
FSM
16.4%
Capacity
180
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
68.0%
Writing
65.0%
Maths
74.0%
RWM Combined
58.0%

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About Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 237 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0TE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

What is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 58% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School located?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire (PR6 0TE).
How many pupils attend Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School has around 237 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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