Balshaw Lane Community Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Balshaw Lane Community Primary School Chorley, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1152 of 2,286 | #983 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9124 of 15,697 | #7951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 382 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 382 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.balshawlane.co.uk | www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.2 vs 44.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 206.
- •Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley ranks higher (50.2 vs 44.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School: 382. St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balshaw Lane Community Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley rank in North West?
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is 1152nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is 983rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).