What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has 219 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley take?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is located in Chorley, PR6 0JF, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley have a religious character?

Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Joseph, Chorley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Joseph, Chorley. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Eastern Christian Church members — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note 4)
5Other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.

Within each category, (i) exceptional social/medical/pastoral need applications are placed at top of category, then (ii) sibling attendance increases priority within category, applied in that order before the numbered oversubscription criteria apply. Twins/multiple births admitted where logistically possible if one child is last ranked within PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has 219 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is located in Chorley, PR6 0JF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Joseph, Chorley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Joseph, Chorley. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Eastern Christian Church members — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see note 4)
5Other Christian Ecclesial Communities — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
7Any other children — Any other children.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has 219 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley take?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley located?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is located in Chorley, PR6 0JF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley have a religious character?: Yes — St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: When St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children resident in parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Joseph, Chorley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated between the Ordnance Survey address points for the school and the home measured in a straight line will be used as the final determining factor, nearer addresses having priority over more distant ones.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.3% of pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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