Is Chorley New Road Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 71st of 92 primary schools in Bolton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Chorley New Road Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Chorley New Road Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Chorley New Road Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Chorley New Road Primary Academy 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).

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Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6EW

Local ranking71st of 92 primary schools in Bolton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 314
Boys: 153 (48%)
Girls: 163 (52%)
Capacity: 315 (100% full)
SEND: 15.3%
FSM Eligible: 24.7%
EAL: 15.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 12.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,182/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.7%
Black African: 12.7%
White Other: 4.5%
Asian Indian: 3.2%
Asian Pakistani: 3.2%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%

64.7%

White British

12.7%

Black African

4.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01204337046

office@cnr.bolton.sch.uk

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Chorley New Road

Bolton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 148095
UKPRN: 10086803
Establishment No.: 2051
Trust: ALBANY LEARNING TRUST

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