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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a voluntary aided primary school in Chorley, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

176

Pupils

180

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley — School Information

Full address
Brooke Street, Chorley, PR6 0LB
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
119670

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley oversubscribed?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley cover?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a primary school in Chorley, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.