Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025CHORLEY, North West PR6 7PS · Lancashire
#140 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1073 of 15,697 nationally
About Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School 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 240 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 87.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 140th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 240; capacity filled 99.2%.
There are 45 schools in CHORLEY; Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School ranks 4th 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%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)2.9%
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 Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 240
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 2.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students · 1.2 km away
Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students · 1.5 km away
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
559 students · 1.6 km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students · 1.9 km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students · 2.0 km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 2.1 km away
Westwood Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
174 students · 2.1 km away
Clayton Brook Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
160 students · 2.6 km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Leyland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
212 students · 2.8 km away
Buckshaw Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Clement's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Whitehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Blackpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
240 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School a good school?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #140 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 Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School ranks #140 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1073 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School had 240 students in 2025.
Is Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.