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St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Goodgraded 30/06/2021Ages 4–11202 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/06/2021, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chorley can view St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 30/06/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score110
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake6.8%
Free school meals6.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.5%
Attendance96.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chorley
All schools in Chorley →Lancashire College of Adult Education0.3 miParklands High SchoolGood · 0.4 miGillibrand Primary School0.4 miSouthlands High SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miOliver House School0.7 miChorley Astley Park SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 mi
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