Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Bury Lane, Chorley, PR6 8SD
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Chorley, PR6 8SD
99 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.10% FSM %
53 Boys
46 Girls
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chorley, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 99 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Katie Cunliffe.

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 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 10080341
URN 119680
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Alexa Johnson Chair of Governors 12/09/2024 12/09/2028 Appointed by LA
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell has 99 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is Mrs Katie Cunliffe.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is at Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8SD, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell: Does not have a sixth form.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Cunliffe
Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley, PR6 8SD
01254830400
www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk
Location
PR6 8SD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 119680
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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