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Schools in PR6 postcode district

Schools in postcode district PR6. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider PR6 area.

Covers: Abbey Village, Adlington, Anderton, Brindle, Brinscall, Chorley North & Astley, Clayton Green, Clayton-le-woods, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Whittle-le-woods, and 2 more areas

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of PR6. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

19state-funded schools in PR6, Lancashire

  • 18Primary
  • 1Other
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. PR6 covers the schools and averages on this page. Chorley is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for PR6

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in PR6, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely below England average80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsChorley (whole council area, not PR6 alone)
  • Deprivation near schoolsSlightly less deprived than average for EnglandIMD band 7 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in PR6
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good10 of 10 graded Good or Outstanding (19 schools in PR6)Schools in postcode district PR6

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with PR6 and Chorley.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£208,587 (+1.8% year on year)Postcode district PR6 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district PR6
  • BroadbandGigabit available (89%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district PR6

Postcode district PR6

Schools and other averages for postcode district PR6. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
19 (18 primary, 0 secondary)
Average attendance
96.8%
Average free school meals
12%
Average SEN
15.2%
Average EAL
8.1%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly less deprived than average for England
Average house price
£208,587 (+1.8% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (89%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate – some green space within reach
Council tax
Typical band B–C

Wider area: Chorley

Census and crime for the whole of Chorley (the local council within Lancashire). These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
117,731
Households
47,489
Aged under 18
20.3%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
59.2%
Aged 65+
20.5%
Ethnicity
White 96%, Asian 2%, Mixed 2%
Crimes (estimated)
9,454
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
80.3Below national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Chorley. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 19 schools in postcode district PR6 (15 within your 3 mile list filter — others are faded). Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in
  • Faded pins = outside your distance filter
  • Neighbouring-district schools are labelled in the list and popups

How far from the PR6 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in PR6 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from PR6 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every PR6 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In PR6, 13 of 18 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use PR6 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 19 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of PR6 centre

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  • St Chad's Catholic Primary School

    South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley PR6 8LL

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    138
    Free school meals
    1.4%
    SEN
    13.8%
    EAL
    0.7%
    Attendance
    97.3%
    Persistent absence
    3.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    62% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

    Eaves Lane, Chorley PR6 0DX

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    293
    Free school meals
    27%
    SEN
    16%
    EAL
    7.8%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    10.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    62% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

    Cedar Road, Chorley PR6 0JF

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    236
    Free school meals
    27.5%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    18.6%
    Attendance
    96.7%
    Persistent absence
    4.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    74% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Highfield Community Primary School

    Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley PR6 0SP

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    5–11
    Trust
    ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    245
    Free school meals
    40%
    SEN
    26.5%
    SEN provision
    SEN unit · ASD
    EAL
    32.8%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    64% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

    Devonport Way, Chorley PR6 0TE

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Still judged Good — latest visit found the school improving.

    View on Ofsted

    1.3 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    237
    Free school meals
    16.4%
    SEN
    19%
    EAL
    10.5%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    58% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

    Brooke Street, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley PR6 0LB

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    176
    Free school meals
    19.9%
    SEN
    9.1%
    EAL
    23.3%
    Attendance
    97.1%
    Persistent absence
    3.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

    Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, CHORLEY PR6 7PS

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Dec 2024): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management and early years good; personal development outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    241
    Free school meals
    4.1%
    SEN
    18.7%
    EAL
    5.4%
    Attendance
    97.8%
    Persistent absence
    1.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    81% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

    School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley PR6 8PT

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    187
    Free school meals
    4.8%
    SEN
    17.6%
    EAL
    3.2%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    1.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    68% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Withnell Fold Primary School

    Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley PR6 8BA

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    2.3 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    86
    Free school meals
    4.7%
    SEN
    15.1%
    EAL
    3.5%
    Attendance
    98%
    Persistent absence
    0%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    42% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

    Manor Road, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7JR

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.4 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    252
    Free school meals
    5.2%
    SEN
    15.9%
    EAL
    2%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    6.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    64% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

    Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley PR6 8SD

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    2.6 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    99
    Free school meals
    6.1%
    SEN
    12.1%
    EAL
    1%
    Attendance
    97.7%
    Persistent absence
    0%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    71% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

    Back Lane, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7EU

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    2.7 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    219
    Free school meals
    6.7%
    SEN
    18.7%
    EAL
    2.3%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    8.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    42% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School

    Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley PR6 7EB

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.7 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    202
    Free school meals
    14.9%
    SEN
    9.4%
    EAL
    17.3%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    3.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Water Street, Brindle, Chorley PR6 8NH

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    5–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    2.8 milesstraight-line from PR6 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    70
    Free school meals
    1.4%
    SEN
    5.7%
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    97.2%
    Persistent absence
    4.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    75% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in PR6

How many schools are in the PR6 postcode district?
We list 19 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with PR6: 18 primary, 0 secondary, and 1 other phases. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does PR6 cover?
Postcode district PR6 spans Abbey Village, Adlington, Anderton, Brindle, Brinscall, Chorley North & Astley, Clayton Green, Clayton-le-woods, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Whittle-le-woods, Withnell, and Wright St. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in PR6?
Among schools on this page: 2 Outstanding, 8 Good, and 9 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in PR6?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 96.8% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in PR6 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 13 usually oversubscribed; 4 about average pressure; 1 often have places. Always confirm with the school and Lancashire admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for PR6 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough council-wide estimate, not police records for your postcode. Badges compare to the national average when we have recorded data.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.