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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Ages 4–11402 pupilsDoes not apply
Chorley, PR7 6NS
Lancashire

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 402 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Chorley can view Balshaw Lane Community Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chorley (PR7 6NS), Balshaw Lane Community Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Pupil intake
Free school meals9.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in ChorleySee the full area report for PR7 6NS