Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

South Hill, Chorley, PR6 8LL
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley, PR6 8LL
138 Pupils
157 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
1.40% FSM %
80 Boys
58 Girls
About St Chad's Catholic Primary School

St Chad's Catholic Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 138 pupils on roll. School capacity: 157. Current headteacher: John Riley.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

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 East
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080342
URN 119679
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Keith Rollins Chair of Governors 04/02/2013 17/02/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sharon Ainscough Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Christine Burrow Governor 18/09/2017 17/09/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Brian Derbyshire Governor 26/03/1992 31/08/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Lydia Gillibrand Governor 15/04/2021 14/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Dee Gough Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jane Hart Governor 01/09/2016 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Heskine Governor 10/02/2022 09/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tina Newall Governor 26/03/2018 25/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Susan Noblet Governor 01/03/2007 04/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr John Riley Governor 01/01/2009 12/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School has 138 pupils, with a capacity of 157.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St Chad's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Chad's Catholic Primary School is Mr John Riley.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is at South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8LL, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Chad's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Riley
South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley, PR6 8LL
01257264480
www.st-chads.lancs.sch.uk
Location
PR6 8LL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119679
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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