St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11202 pupils

Hornchurch Drive, PR7 2RJWebsite01257262811

Good202 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Jun 2021

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils202

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils202

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

202 / 210 (96%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mr Patrick Smyth

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 67%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

2.5%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.5%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence1.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.9%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (29%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (19%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (14%)

Other3 pupils (14%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (5%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)9

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils202

Free school meals5.4%

English as additional language3.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British89.6%

White Other4.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.0%

Indian1.0%

Black African1.0%

Traveller Irish1.0%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£6,180

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,220 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,616

Support staff£1,051

Premises£143

Energy£160

Learning resources£242

Income per pupil£6,199

2023-24

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