Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
Address: Devonport Way
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR6 0TE
Telephone Number: 01257 264638
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Greenway
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 229 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 127% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.1%

Location and administration

URN: 119467
DfE Number: 888/3397
UKPRN: 10072065
UPRN: 100012830077
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley East (E05013066)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 359345E, 417552N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 12.65" N 2° 36' 59.19" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM93M+CC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Highfield Community Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Highfield Nursery School (0.4km)
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley (0.5km)
  4. Mayfield House School (0.7km)
  5. St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (0.9km)
  6. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (1.1km)
  7. Albany Academy (1.1km)
  8. Duke Street Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Duke Street Nursery School (1.2km)
  10. Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Andrew Clark - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2027.
  • The Revd Daniel Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Greenway - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mr Neville Norcross - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Jason O'flaherty - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kristina Ranicar - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Mr Karl Rigby - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • Mr Peter Stunell - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
  • Mr Michael Waddington - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Winkley - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2029.