St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Address: South Hill, Blackburn Road
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR6 8LL
Telephone Number: 01257 264480
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Riley
Capacity: 157
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 139 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.2%

Location and administration

URN: 119679
DfE Number: 888/3795
UKPRN: 10080342
UPRN: 100012830488
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley North East (E05013067)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 359684E, 420818N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 58.42" N 2° 36' 42.26" W
Plus Code: 9C5VM9MQ+58

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Waterloo Lodge (1.8km)
  2. Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School (2.0km)
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (2.4km)
  4. St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley (2.4km)
  5. Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School (2.5km)
  6. Withnell Fold Primary School (2.7km)
  7. Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School (2.8km)
  8. Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village (2.8km)
  9. St Michael's Church of England High School (2.9km)
  10. Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School (3.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sharon Ainscough - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mrs Christine Burrow - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Brian John Derbyshire - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 1992 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Dee Gough - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Everilda Hart - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Peter Heskine - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Tina Newall - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2018 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 March 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Noblet - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2007 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 March 2027.
  • Mr John Aidan Riley - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2009 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2028.
  • Mr Keith Ian Rollins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 February 2013 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 February 2029.