What is the best primary school in Chorley?

On our composite score, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is the top-ranked primary school in Chorley, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Chorley?

There are 40 primary schools in Chorley with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Chorley ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Chorley?

Applications for Reception places in Chorley starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Chorley

Compare 40 top-rated primary schools in Chorley, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell.

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Compare the top two side by side: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell vs Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

The best primary schools in Chorley

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley

Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton

Eccleston Primary School

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Withnell Fold Primary School

Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton

Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Westwood Primary School

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