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  • St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
  • Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School
  • Gillibrand Primary School
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
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2025 Best Primary Schools in Chorley Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Chorley. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Chorley

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State · Primary
#1CHORLEY
#532England

Abbey Village Primary School

Bolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley, PR6 8DD
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
52 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School7 offers / 32 applications
Subscription: 4.6xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2CHORLEY
#684England

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8SD
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
98 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School8 offers / 38 applications
Subscription: 4.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3CHORLEY
#1,361England

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8NH
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
68 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School10 offers / 28 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#4CHORLEY
#1,370England

Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School

Withington Lane, Heskin, Chorley, PR7 5LU
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
89 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School5 offers / 28 applications
Subscription: 5.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#5CHORLEY
#1,387England

St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
312 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School44 offers / 126 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6CHORLEY
#1,874England

Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School

The Green, Eccleston, Chorley, PR7 5TE
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
174 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School27 offers / 60 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#7CHORLEY
#2,181England

Gillibrand Primary School

Grosvenor Road, Chorley, PR7 2PJ
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 100 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8CHORLEY
#2,243England

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Rothwell Road, Anderton, Chorley, PR6 9LZ
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
175 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School28 offers / 61 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#9CHORLEY
#2,795England

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, PR7 2RJ
Lancashire council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
212 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School28 offers / 79 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Chorley

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Neighbourhoods in Chorley

Abbey Village is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Abbey Village Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbey Village Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Adlington is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#28Adlington Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Adlington Primary School, Chorley#28
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Anderton is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AndertonStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#34Anderton Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Anderton Primary School#34
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Astley Village is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#40Buckshaw Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Buckshaw Primary School#40
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Brindle is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Brinscall is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of England & ProtestantGood
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Protestant
Ofsted: Good

Buckshaw Village is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, ChorleyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#23Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw VillageStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of England & ProtestantGood
#29Chorley St James' Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England & Protestant
Ofsted: Good
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School#29
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

Charnock Richard is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Chorley is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#39Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery UnitStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit#39
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Chorley town centre is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#38Duke Street Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Duke Street Primary School#38
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chorley Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Highfield Community Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Highfield Community Primary School, Chorley#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Clayton Green is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21St Bede's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Chorley#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Clayton-le-Woods is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#27Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Coppull is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, CoppullStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#16St Chad's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#25Coppull Parish Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#30Coppull Primary School and NurseryStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#36Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Chorley#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Coppull Primary School and Nursery#30
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School#36
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Eaves Green is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#33St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#37St Peter's CofE Primary School ChorleyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley#33
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley#37
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Eccleston is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#13Eccleston Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Eccleston Primary School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Euxton is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#14St. Mary's Catholic Primary School EuxtonStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#18Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#20Euxton Primrose Hill Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#32Balshaw Lane Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School#32
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Gillibrand is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Gillibrand Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Gillibrand Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Heskin is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Highfield is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#31Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School#31
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Whittle-le-Woods is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St George's Church of England Primary School, ChorleyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#17Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Withnell is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WithnellStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Withnell Fold is a popular residential pocket within the Chorley area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Chorley and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#35Withnell Fold Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Withnell Fold Primary School#35
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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