Best Schools in Chorley
104 schools in Chorley
Key Facts
- Chorley is home to 104 schools, with 97.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Chorley outperform the national average, with 64.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Chorley show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.26 and 54.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Chorley's schools, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.69 in primary schools and 17.68 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,871 and £7,283 respectively, reflecting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Chorley
52 nurseries in Chorley
Top Primary Schools in Chorley
47 primary schools in Chorley
Gillibrand Primary School
Chorley, PR7 2PJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils201
P/T Ratio–
MV
Meadow View Learning Centre
Chorley, PR6 8BN
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils9
P/T Ratio–
OH
Oliver House School
Chorley, PR7 1XA
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils52
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Chorley
5 secondary schools in Chorley
St Michael's Church of England High School
Ofsted
Good
Chorley, PR7 1RS
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.56
Attainment 859.7
Eng+Maths92%
Pupils1,133
Albany Academy
Ofsted
Good
Chorley, PR7 3AY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.10
Attainment 844.5
Eng+Maths60%
Pupils722
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Chorley, PR7 3LS
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.75
Attainment 856.9
Eng+Maths85%
Pupils977
Top Special Schools in Chorley
3 special schools in Chorley
Frequently Asked Questions
Chorley has 104 schools, including 47 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 52 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Chorley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 96% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.26 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,786 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.