Chorley primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 24% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. Abbey Village Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, and Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 98% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 40 schools serving Chorley, families across the town have extensive choice and access to strong academic foundations. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Abbey Village Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #28 | Adlington Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #34 | Anderton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Buckshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #23 | Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #29 | Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #38 | Duke Street Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Highfield Community Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #27 | Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #16 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #25 | Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #30 | Coppull Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #36 | Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #37 | St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #13 | Eccleston Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #14 | St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #18 | Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 9.6/10Elite |
| #20 | Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #32 | Balshaw Lane Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Gillibrand Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #17 | Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | Withnell Fold Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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