St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Address: Cedar Road
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR6 0JF
Telephone Number: 01257 265998
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Annie Douglas
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 219 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 104% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.6%

Location and administration

URN: 119671
DfE Number: 888/3785
UKPRN: 10080350
UPRN: 200004063830
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley North & Astley (E05013069)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 358958E, 418582N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 45.87" N 2° 37' 20.76" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM97H+32

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (0.3km)
  2. Mayfield House School (0.6km)
  3. Highfield Nursery School (0.7km)
  4. Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Highfield Community Primary School (0.8km)
  6. St Michael's Church of England High School (0.9km)
  7. Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
  8. Chorley Astley Park School (1.3km)
  9. Waterloo Lodge (1.4km)
  10. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley (1.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lesley Ann Clarkson - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Samantha Davenport - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Mrs Annie Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mr Andrew King - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Rachael Olsen - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Canon Peter Stanley - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Tierney - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Miss Anita Tunstall - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Vose - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2029.