Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8SD
10 simple reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Withnell, Chorley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Chorley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.7 pupils per class and 23.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. School participates in the Forest Schools Programme for all year groups.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Independent Prep Schools
Westholme Junior & Infants School (6.5 miles); Highfield Priory School (7.4 miles); Ashbridge Preparatory School (8.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Withnell Fold Primary School (1.3 miles); Brindle St James' Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles); The Redeemer Church of England Primary, Blackburn (3.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (5.3 miles); Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School (5.9 miles); St Michael's Church of England High School (6.1 miles).