Abbey Village Primary School is a primary school in Chorley, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Abbey Village Primary School currently has around 54 pupils on roll, which is about 45% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bolton Road, Chorley, PR6 8DD |
| Website: | www.abbeyvillage.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01254830489 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Shelley Bennett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119307 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 119 |
| Number of Pupils: | 54 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 25 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.50% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 7.40% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 5.60% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Village Primary School Bolton Road , Abbey Village PR6 8DD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell Bury Lane , Withnell PR6 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School Rock Lane , Tockholes BB3 0LX | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School School Lane , Brinscall PR6 8PT | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Learning Centre 150 Chorley Road , Withnell PR6 8BN | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White House Park School 150 Chorley Road , PR6 8BN | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.