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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Bredon Avenue, Chorley, PR7 6NS
Part of: ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Chorley, PR7 6NS
402 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.70% FSM %
215 Boys
187 Girls
About Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Chorley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 402 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Catherine Hodgson.

Information on Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency Chorley
Ward Euxton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2024
UKPRN 10093301
URN 150117
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jade Gibson Chair of Local Governing Body 12/11/2018 31/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Fiona Barker Local Governor 12/11/2018 27/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Richard Browne Local Governor 13/01/2022 29/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Stephanie Carlin Local Governor 13/09/2024 12/09/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Machala Collings Local Governor 24/04/2015 31/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Gillian Ford Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Melissa Klavins-Bridge Local Governor 20/04/2020 22/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Adam Platt Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Steven Warburton Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Lauren Wolfenden Local Governor 08/01/2025 07/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
1 km • Chorley
Other
Lancashire College of Adult Education
1.02 km • Chorley
Other
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton
1.08 km • Chorley
Other
Buckshaw Primary School
1.23 km • Chorley
Other
Oliver House School
1.23 km • Chorley
Other
Parklands High School
1.32 km • Chorley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chorley, Lancashire.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School has 402 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is Mrs Catherine Hodgson.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is at Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6NS, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Balshaw Lane Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Hodgson
Bredon Avenue, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6NS
01257278722
www.balshawlane.co.uk
Location
PR7 6NS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150117
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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