St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton, Chorley

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, PR6 9LZ

A Good-rated primary school in Chorley where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

178

Ages

5-11

FSM

10.1%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

71.0%

Writing

68.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 66 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 178 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rothwell Road, Chorley, PR6 9LZ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Good
Feb 2020 — School remains Good
Nov 2010 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 66 responses): 96% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire (PR6 9LZ).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton has around 178 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton with other schools?

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