SchoolScoresSt George's CofE Primary School, Chorley
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Carr Lane, Chorley, PR7 3JU
01257 262323 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 4 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
111 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Chorley comparisons use the 20 of its 40 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Chorley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Chorley. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Chorley figures pool parents at the Chorley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
46 pupils in this year group.
87% — 27 points above the Lancashire average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 111 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 33rd highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 40 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 35 state primary schools in Chorley. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Duke Street Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chorley All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery Unit 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chorley St James' CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gillibrand Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley's Ofsted rating?
St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 October 2023.
How did St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley?
95% of the 111 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put St George's CofE Primary School, Chorley as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119466.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.