Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School — Primary School in Chorley

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Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School

Chorley, PR7 5NA

197 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

8.60% FSM %

109 Boys

88 Girls

About Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Chorley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: H L Brooks.

Information on Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	South Ribble
Ward	Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: 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	10073454
URN	119463
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Julie Heaton	Chair of Governors	01/09/2020	31/08/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jill Henderson	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	30/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Archer	Governor	11/04/2022	10/04/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Jean Bennett	Governor	16/04/2024	15/04/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Helen Brooks	Governor	31/08/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Julie Heaton	Governor	01/09/2025	30/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jill Henderson	Governor	06/12/2023	30/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Hodkinson	Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Laura James	Governor	16/04/2024	15/04/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Peter Kewley	Governor	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Lock	Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Father Jordan McDermott	Governor	13/06/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Coppull Primary School and Nursery

1.62 km • Chorley

Other

Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School

1.65 km • Chorley

Other

Southlands High School

1.67 km • Chorley

Other

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull

1.77 km • Chorley

Other

Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit

2.27 km • Chorley

Other

Gillibrand Primary School

2.29 km • Chorley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School?

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School have?

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School has 197 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School?

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School?

The Headteacher at Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is Mrs H L Brooks.

Where is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School located?

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is at Church Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5NA, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School currently open?

Christ Church Charnock Richard CofE Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs H L Brooks

Church Lane, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5NA

01257791490

www.charnockrichard.lancs.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 119463

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026