St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Address: Hornchurch Drive
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 2RJ
Telephone Number: 01257 262811
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: Mr Patrick Smyth
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 206 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.8%

Location and administration

URN: 119672
DfE Number: 888/3786
UKPRN: 10080349
UPRN: 200004064442
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley North West (E05013068)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 357207E, 417384N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 39' 6.6" N 2° 38' 55.56" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM922+PF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Miles Cahalin - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Chester - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mrs Anna Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mr Michael Gallery - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2026.
  • Mrs Kinga GRAY-GRZECZYNSKA - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Jenner - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2027.
  • Mrs Kirsty Nightingale - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Nightingale - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Nightingale - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Simpson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mrs Kathleen Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Patrick Smyth - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Anne St John - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.