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Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0TE

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Chorley where 58% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

237

Ages

3-11

FSM

16.4%

Capacity

180

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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.

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