St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley — Primary School in Chorley

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Chorley, PR7 2RJ

202 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

5.40% FSM %

101 Boys

101 Girls

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley 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 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Patrick Smyth.

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	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10080349
URN	119672
Data Last Updated	02-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matthew Simpson	Chair of Governors	07/11/2022	06/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Miles Cahalin	Governor	31/10/2023	30/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Chester	Governor	15/11/2022	14/11/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Anna Clarke	Governor	22/01/2025	21/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Gallery	Governor	11/12/2022	10/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Kinga Gray-Grzeczynska	Governor	09/12/2022	08/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Jenner	Governor	17/12/2023	16/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Nightingale	Governor	01/05/2022	30/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kirsty Nightingale	Governor	31/10/2023	30/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Kathleen Smith	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Patrick Smyth	Governor	01/01/2008	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anne St John	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Lancashire College of Adult Education

0.49 km • Chorley

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0.57 km • Chorley

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Chorley Astley Park School

0.83 km • Chorley

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Southlands High School

1.08 km • Chorley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley have?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is Mr Patrick Smyth.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is at Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, PR7 2RJ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley currently open?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Patrick Smyth

Hornchurch Drive, Chorley, PR7 2RJ

01257262811

www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119672

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026