Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Devonport Way Chorley Lancashire PR6 0TE |
| Phone | 01257264638 |
| Reference Number | 119467 |
Chorley St James’ Church of England Primary School has received its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has been rated as outstanding in all areas of performance. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a rich and aspirational curriculum, supporting pupils' academic and personal development effectively. With an emphasis on inclusivity, all pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive in this nurturing environment, benefiting from high-quality teaching and learning opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 237 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.48%
Girls: 48.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 15 Jun 2016 | Short inspection |
| 10 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
- Leaders have designed a highly ambitious and effective curriculum.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour support a conducive learning environment.
- A wide range of leadership opportunities foster pupils' personal development.
- Teachers are highly skilled and receive excellent training.
- Reading is prioritized, with effective phonics instruction undertaken.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and manners.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-maintained.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Highfield Community Primary School
Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0SP |
0.22 miles |
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Highfield Nursery School
Wright Street, Chorley, PR6 0SL |
0.25 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Brooke Street, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0LB |
0.32 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Eaves Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DX |
0.56 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Cedar Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0JF |
0.68 miles |
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Duke Street Primary School
Duke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3DU |
0.72 miles |
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Duke Street Nursery School
Duke Street, Chorley, PR7 3DU |
0.75 miles |
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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Highfield Road South, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RB |
0.76 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Carr Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3JU |
0.77 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Eaves Green Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3QG |
1.17 miles |
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Gillibrand Primary School
Grosvenor Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2PJ |
1.17 miles |
|
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Moor Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2LR |
1.25 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RJ |
1.33 miles |
|
Buckshaw Primary School
Chancery Road, Astley Village, Chancery Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XP |
1.39 miles |
|
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS |
2.03 miles |
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8LL |
2.04 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ |
2.33 miles |
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Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
Roe Hey Drive, Coppull, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4PU |
2.5 miles |
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Anderton Primary School
Babylon Lane, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9NN |
2.56 miles |
|
Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 5NA |
2.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Mayfield House School
1 Mayfield Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0DG |
0.42 miles |
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Albany Academy
Bolton Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3AY |
0.69 miles |
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Chorley Astley Park School
Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ |
0.92 miles |
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Mayfield School
Gloucester Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HN |
0.93 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England High School
Astley Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1RS |
0.97 miles |
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Westmorland School
Weldbank Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NQ |
1.07 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic High School
Myles Standish Way, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3LS |
1.19 miles |
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Parklands High School
Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL |
1.21 miles |
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Oliver House School
HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA |
1.33 miles |
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Lancashire College of Adult Education
Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1NB |
1.42 miles |
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Waterloo Lodge
173 Preston Road, Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 7AX |
1.56 miles |
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Southlands High School
Clover Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2NJ |
1.56 miles |
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Runshaw College
Langdale Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3DQ |
3.57 miles |
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Balshaw's Church of England High School
Church Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3AH |
3.73 miles |
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Cumberland School
Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX |
3.9 miles |
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Roselyn House School
Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4SE |
4 miles |
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Cambian Red Rose School
Meadow Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8LN |
4.01 miles |
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Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RU |
4.03 miles |
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Meadow View Learning Centre
150 Chorley Road, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8BN |
4.14 miles |
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Progress School
Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AQ |
4.26 miles |