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Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Unity Place, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ

Good

Inspected 11 October 2022

Good
Ofsted
64%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
589
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village is a voluntary aided school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 589 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Lancashire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
589 / 630 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England/Methodist
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 October 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.4%
Free school meals
6.3%
EAL
1.0%
SEN support
13.1%
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)

64%
Expected standard (RWM)
16%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%
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.

24.6
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24
23.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
20.54
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
£49,503
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,228 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
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.

£6,152
Spend per pupil
£6,251
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
Unity Place, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ
Phone
01772624416
Head Teacher
Jill Wright

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village is a voluntary aided school in Chorley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village have?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village has 589 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).
How does Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
64% of pupils at Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village?
Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village is located at Unity Place, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7HZ.

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