Buckshaw Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chorley, North West PR7 1XP · Lancashire
#1568 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#11922 of 15,697 nationally
About Buckshaw Primary School
Buckshaw Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chorley, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 210 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 31.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1568th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 210; capacity filled 100%.
There are 45 schools in Chorley; Buckshaw Primary School ranks 38th of 45 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)43%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)31.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buckshaw Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 210
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 31.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 43%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Buckshaw Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Michael's Church of England High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,134 students · 707 m away
Parklands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students · 713 m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students · 1.0 km away
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students · 1.2 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students · 1.6 km away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
559 students · 1.8 km away
Gillibrand Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 1.8 km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students · 1.9 km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
234 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
Lum Head Primary School
Cheadle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
Cherry Tree School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Great Harwood Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buckshaw Primary School a good school?
Buckshaw Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 31.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1568 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buckshaw Primary School rank in North West?
Buckshaw Primary School ranks #1568 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #11922 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buckshaw Primary School?
Buckshaw Primary School had 210 students in 2025.
Is Buckshaw Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Buckshaw Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Buckshaw Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buckshaw Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.