Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
237
Pupils
180
Capacity
132%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is managed by Lancashire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Devonport Way, Chorley, PR6 0TE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 16.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 119467
Other Primary Schools in Chorley
If Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Chorley are the next closest alternatives.
Buckshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 1XP
Coppull Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 5AH
Withnell Fold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR6 8BA
Abbey Village Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR6 8DD
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 6BA
Eccleston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PR7 5RA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Is Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School? ▾
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.