Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Chorley, PR6 0TE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
34 of 47 in Chorley
Pupils
229
First preferences per place
1.21
2026/27
Absence
3.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 52% | 70% | 58% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 7% | 6% | |
| Reading | 55% | 83% | 68% | |
| Writing | 72% | 80% | 65% | |
| Maths | 66% | 80% | 74% |
Nearby primary schools
- Highfield Community Primary School · 0.2 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Duke Street Primary School · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 20% in England
- St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
Best primary schools in Chorley · Best primary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is in Chorley East (typical home £165,248, crime high).
What is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.