- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Schools in PR6
A postcode district in Lancashire
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: PR6 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 21 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3421 primary · 3 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All PR6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in PR6
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in PR6
21 in PR6, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 35 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley, PR6 8NH · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
12 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 66
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Secondary Schools in PR6
3 in PR6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Meadow View Learning Centre
Chorley, PR6 8BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Waterloo Lodge
Pr6 7ax · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Mayfield House School
Pr6 0dg · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in PR6
13 in PR6, highest Ofsted grade first
Highfield Nursery School
Chorley, PR6 0SL · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 48.1
Nature Trail Nursery
Chorley, PR6 8QP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Tatton Nursery
Chorley, PR6 0PR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in PR6
3 in PR6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Meadow View Learning Centre
Chorley, PR6 8BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Waterloo Lodge
Pr6 7ax · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Mayfield House School
Pr6 0dg · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in PR6
3 in PR6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Meadow View Learning Centre
Chorley, PR6 8BN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 9
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Waterloo Lodge
Pr6 7ax · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Mayfield House School
Pr6 0dg · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 23
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in PR6, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good22
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every PR6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
PR6 has 34 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in PR6
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about PR6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in PR6?
PR6 has 34 schools, including 21 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in PR6?
The highest-ranked schools in PR6 on Eduscope are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in PR6?
There are 3 independent schools in PR6, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in PR6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in PR6 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.