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 โ€” you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

Neighbourhood & area context

Three levels help you compare places: your neighbourhood (your full postcode), postcode district PR6 (schools and local averages on this page), and Chorley (wider council census and crime โ€” background only, not your street). We only show rows we actually hold.

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to see how your street compares with postcode district PR6 and Chorley.

District area rating (PR6)Good

Postcode district PR6

Schools and figures for this postcode district โ€” the same PR6 bucket as the map and school list (before your distance filter).

Schools in district
19 (18 primary, 0 secondary)
Average attendance
96.8%
Average free school meals
12.6%
Average SEN
15.2%
Average EAL
8.1%
Deprivation around local schools
Slightly less deprived than average for England
Average house price
ยฃ208,587 (+1.8% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (89%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Moderate โ€“ some green space within reach
Council tax
Typical band Bโ€“C

Wider area: Chorley

Census and crime for Chorley (local council within Lancashire). Useful context for the borough or council โ€” not broken down to your village or street.

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

About these figures: School data mostly from 2024โ€“25. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Chorley. Crime figures are rough estimates, not police records for your postcode.

Map of schools in this area

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

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 โ€” we measure the straight-line distance from PR6 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

Show schools within:

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 โ€” not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Schools (within 3 miles of PR6 centre)

Sorted by distance from PR6 centre, nearest first. Use the buttons above to change how far out we look, or show the whole of PR6. Each card shows straight-line miles, Ofsted rating and key statistics.

  • St Chad's Catholic Primary School

    South Hill, Blackburn Road, Chorley PR6 8LL

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range5โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“27 Sept 2022School remains Good
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    0.7 miles from PR6 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    138
    Free school meals
    1.4%
    SEN
    13.8%
    EAL
    0.7%
    Attendance
    97.3%
    Persistent absence
    3.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

    Eaves Lane, Chorley PR6 0DX

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    0.8 miles from PR6 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    293
    Free school meals
    27%
    SEN
    16%
    EAL
    7.8%
    Attendance
    96.2%
    Persistent absence
    10.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    53% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

    Cedar Road, Chorley PR6 0JF

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    0.9 miles from PR6 centre Walking distance
    Pupils
    236
    Free school meals
    27.5%
    SEN
    15.3%
    EAL
    18.6%
    Attendance
    96.7%
    Persistent absence
    4.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Highfield Community Primary School

    Wright Street, Wright St, Chorley PR6 0SP

    TypeAcademy converter
    TrustASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
    Age range5โ€“11
    1.2 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    238
    Free school meals
    39.9%
    SEN
    26.5%
    EAL
    32.8%
    Attendance
    96%
    Persistent absence
    7.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

    Devonport Way, Chorley PR6 0TE

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range3โ€“11
    OfstedOutstanding25 Jul 2023School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
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    1.3 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    237
    Free school meals
    16.4%
    SEN
    19%
    EAL
    10.5%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    47% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley

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

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“26 Apr 2023School remains Good
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    1.6 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & 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
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

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

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    OfstedNot judged8 Dec 2024School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
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    1.7 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & 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
    86% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

    School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley PR6 8PT

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    1.8 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & 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
    65% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Withnell Fold Primary School

    Withnell Fold, Withnell, Chorley PR6 8BA

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range4โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“12 Mar 2025Standards maintained
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    2.3 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    86
    Free school meals
    4.7%
    SEN
    15.1%
    EAL
    3.5%
    Attendance
    98%
    Persistent absence
    0%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    64% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School

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

    TypeCommunity school
    Age range4โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“24 Sept 2023School remains Good
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    2.4 miles from PR6 centre Cycling distance Park & stride
    Pupils
    252
    Free school meals
    5.2%
    SEN
    15.9%
    EAL
    2%
    Attendance
    97%
    Persistent absence
    6.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    60% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

    Bury Lane, Withnell, Chorley PR6 8SD

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range4โ€“11
    OfstedOutstanding19 Jan 2025Standards maintained
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    2.6 miles 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
    83% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

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

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range3โ€“11
    OfstedGood6 Feb 2025Standards maintained
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    2.7 miles 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
    57% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School

    Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley PR6 7EB

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range3โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“1 Dec 2022School remains Good
    View school on Ofsted
    2.7 miles 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
    66% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Water Street, Brindle, Chorley PR6 8NH

    TypeVoluntary aided school
    Age range5โ€“11
    Ofstedโ€“16 Oct 2022School remains Good
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    2.7 miles 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
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
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Guide to school and area statistics

A short key for the statistics shown on this page for PR6. We have not listed house prices, broadband, green space or similar extras here unless they appear in the neighbourhood and area context section.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed. Hover a stat row when you see a question mark for a one-line reminder.

School type
How the school is run โ€” 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 โ€” for example 4โ€“11 for primary, or 11โ€“18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the schoolโ€™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 1โ€“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
Share of pupils eligible for free school meals.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an Education, Health and Care plan.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Share of pupils whose first language is not English, where recorded.
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 โ€” 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 schoolโ€™s headline to others of the same phase on this page โ€” above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the two blocks above โ€” postcode district first, then the wider council area.

Area rating (stars)
A simple 1โ€“5 guide from deprivation around schools here โ€” not Ofsted grades. Recorded crime can nudge the score when we have it; estimates do not.
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 1โ€“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 โ€” street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary โ€” check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability โ€” check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.