Highfield Road South, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1RB
10 simple reasons to choose The Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Chorley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Chorley and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.5 pupils per class and 26.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average 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 Christian social morality.
School makes use of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum, including a residential trip for senior pupils.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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Independent Prep Schools
Ashbridge Preparatory School (9.1 miles); Clevelands Preparatory School (9.2 miles); Westholme Junior & Infants School (10.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley (1.4 miles); Euxton Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Euxton (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abrar Academy (9.3 miles); Lord's Independent School (10 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (10.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Michael's Church of England High School (0.3 miles); Balshaw's Church of England High School (3.9 miles); Runshaw College (4.3 miles).