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Adlington Primary School

Park Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA

Good

Inspected 11 July 2023

Good
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
129
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Adlington Primary School

Adlington Primary School is a community school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 129 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
129 / 140 (92%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.4%
Free school meals
2.4%
EAL
3.1%
SEN support
14.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
5%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

5.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
22.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
5.22
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
£47,286
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 29% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,484 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,225
Spend per pupil
£7,172
Income per pupil
45%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Park Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA
Phone
01257480557
Headteacher
Jennifer Birkin

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School is a community school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Adlington Primary School have?
Adlington Primary School has 129 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Adlington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Adlington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 July 2023).
How does Adlington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at Adlington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Adlington Primary School?
Adlington Primary School is located at Park Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4JA.

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