Best primary schools in Adlington (Chorley) (2026)
Adlington (Chorley) has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton, in the top 30% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 66%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 30% in England |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton Adlington (Chorley) · Roman Catholic |
66% | 65% | 13% | Not judged | |
2 Top 34% in England |
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Adlington (Chorley) · Church of England |
65% | 70% | 11% | Good | |
3 Top 44% in England |
Adlington Primary School Adlington (Chorley) |
66% | 71% | 5% | Good | |
4 Bottom 47% in England |
Anderton Primary School Adlington (Chorley) |
61% | 58% | 12% | Good |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Adlington (Chorley)?
On exam results over the last three years, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton is the top-ranked primary school in Adlington (Chorley), in the top 30% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.