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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Ages 4–11402 pupils
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 & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake9.9%
Free school meals9.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chorley
All schools in Chorley →Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miSt. Mary's Catholic Primary School EuxtonGood · 0.7 miLancashire College of Adult Education0.6 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, ChorleyGood · 0.9 miBuckshaw Primary School0.8 miOliver House School0.8 mi
See the full area report for PR7 6NS →