St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chorley, North West PR6 0JF · Lancashire
#734 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#6079 of 15,697 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a local authority primary located in Chorley, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 219 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 734th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 219; capacity filled 104.3%.
There are 45 schools in Chorley; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley ranks 22nd 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%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)6%
- 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%)25.6%
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 219
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 6%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students · 313 m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students · 774 m away
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
234 students · 798 m away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,134 students · 911 m away
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 1.1 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students · 1.5 km away
Buckshaw Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students · 1.6 km away
Parklands High School
Chorley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students · 1.7 km away
Duke Street Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students · 1.8 km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Windsor Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Merseyside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
St Wilfrid's CofE Junior and Infant School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
St Brigid's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
St George's CofE Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has a Success Index (England) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #734 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley ranks #734 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #6079 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley had 219 students in 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.