Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 983 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
| Measure | Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School Chorley, North West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #714 of 2,286 | #1171 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5937 of 15,697 | #9247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 201 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stpeters.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 44.2).
- •Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 62%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley is the larger school with 289 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 Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley?
On the Success Index (England), Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 44.2 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 Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School: 201. St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley rank in North West?
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is 714th of 2,286 and St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley is 1171st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).