Gillibrand Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chorley, North West PR7 2PJ · Lancashire
#1216 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#9524 of 15,697 nationally
About Gillibrand Primary School
Gillibrand Primary School is a academy primary located in Chorley, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 201 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 42.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1216th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 201; capacity filled 95.7%.
There are 45 schools in Chorley; Gillibrand Primary School ranks 31st 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%)66%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- 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%)27.4%
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 Gillibrand Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 201
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 66%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Gillibrand Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
200 students · 599 m away
Southlands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
821 students · 668 m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 712 m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 771 m away
Duke Street Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students · 778 m away
Parklands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Chorley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students · 1.2 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students · 1.5 km away
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students · 1.5 km away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
Barnacre Road Primary School
Longridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School
Tarporley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gillibrand Primary School a good school?
Gillibrand Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 42.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1216 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 Gillibrand Primary School rank in North West?
Gillibrand Primary School ranks #1216 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #9524 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gillibrand Primary School?
Gillibrand Primary School had 201 students in 2025.
Is Gillibrand Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Gillibrand Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Gillibrand Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gillibrand Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.