Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Chorley

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Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Chorley, PR7 1RB

211 Pupils

210 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

16.20% FSM %

105 Boys

106 Girls

About Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chorley, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Emma Marquis.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency	Chorley
Ward	Chorley North West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073453
URN	119465
Data Last Updated	08-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Karen Pemberton	Chair of Governors	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Diane Aldridge	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Cornelius Asghar	Governor	08/02/2024	07/02/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Peter Beardmore	Governor	26/04/2021	25/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Crangle	Governor	08/11/2024	07/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Davies	Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie Eccles	Governor	01/07/2022	01/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Garth	Governor	23/09/2024	22/09/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Kathryn Hall	Governor	01/04/2021	01/04/2034	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David O'Loughlin	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Walkden	Governor	12/09/2022	12/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Wigmore	Governor	27/02/2023	27/02/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates

Schools Nearby

St Michael's Church of England High School

0.35 km • Chorley

Other

Chorley Astley Park School

0.52 km • Chorley

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Mayfield House School

0.55 km •

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

0.78 km • Chorley

Other

Highfield Nursery School

0.86 km • Chorley

Other

Highfield Community Primary School

0.89 km • Chorley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School have?

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School has 211 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is Mrs Emma Marquis.

Where is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School located?

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is at Highfield Road South, Chorley, PR7 1RB, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School currently open?

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Emma Marquis

Highfield Road South, Chorley, PR7 1RB

01257262940

www.st-laurence.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 119465

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026