Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8BA
10 simple reasons to choose Withnell Fold Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Withnell, Chorley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
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 Withnell Fold Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Chorley and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24.3 pupils per class and 20.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 28% 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.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. 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 are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Withnell Fold Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Westholme Junior & Infants School (6.6 miles); Ashbridge Preparatory School (9.6 miles); Highfield Priory School (10.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell (1.3 miles); St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (3.9 miles); The Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Westholme School (6.6 miles); Abrar Academy (9.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Michael's Church of England High School (4.1 miles); St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy (5.5 miles); Balshaw's Church of England High School (5.6 miles).