Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

About Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 402 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

402 / 420 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Bredon Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS

Phone

01257278722

Headteacher

Catherine Hodgson

Website

http://www.balshawlane.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School?

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is an academy converter in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Balshaw Lane Community Primary School have?

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School has 402 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Balshaw Lane Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Balshaw Lane Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is part of ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Balshaw Lane Community Primary School?

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is located at Bredon Avenue, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 6NS.