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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8SD

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Chorley where 71% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

6.1%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 43 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 99 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bury Lane, Chorley, PR6 8SD | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Oct 2019 — Outstanding
Dec 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

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

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 43 responses): 95% of parents would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire (PR6 8SD).

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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell has around 99 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

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