Buckshaw Primary School vs Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckshaw Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
| Measure | Buckshaw Primary School Chorley, North West | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1568 of 2,286 | #714 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11922 of 15,697 | #5937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 210 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.buckshaw.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 31.5).
- •Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 43%).
- •Buckshaw Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 6%).
- •Buckshaw Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 201.
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 Buckshaw Primary School better than Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 31.5 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 Buckshaw Primary School and Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckshaw Primary School: 210. Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckshaw Primary School and Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Buckshaw Primary School is 1568th of 2,286 and Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is 714th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).