Description

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, located in Chorley, PR7 2RJ, is a long-established institution, having served the local community for over 150 years. The school is a proud member of the Catholic faith, maintaining close ties with the parish of St Mary's, and as such, is under the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. As a Voluntary Aided school, the Governing Body serves as the Admission Authority for the school, with admissions coordinated by Lancashire County Council.

The school consists of a modern building within its own landscaped grounds, which features a range of facilities including eight classrooms, several ancillary teaching rooms, a Special Educational Needs room, a sensory room, a hall, library, networked computer suite, and mini-suites in each year group's classrooms. The academic year is organized into early years (Nursery and Reception), Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 through 6).

The school follows stringent admissions criteria, prioritizing admission for baptized Catholic children who have a sibling attending the school at the time of admission, those living in the parish of St Mary's, and other baptized Catholic children. Children from other Christian denominations or other faiths must provide suitable proof of baptism or membership of their faith community. The school's admissions number for the year beginning September 2023 is set at 30.

St Mary's is committed to educating the whole child, nurturing each child's academic, creative, and sporting abilities within a happy and caring environment. The staff adhere to Christian principles, encouraging respect for others and a love of learning. The school's academic standards are high, and it aims to develop an enquiring approach to life.