Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Strong relationships and a deep sense of trust are at the heart of this school. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. The school has high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils typically achieve well. They benefit from the support of skilled and caring staff. This is particularly true for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) because effective support strategies are used by all the adults working with them. The school has high expectations of behaviour. Pupils follow the agreed routines and conduct themselves well. At times, a few pupils struggle to manage their emotions. On these occasions, staff provide helpful support. This ensures that any disruption to learning is minimised. Pupils in Year 6 and children in the Reception Year are partnered up as 'seeds and gardeners'. Older pupils explained that they are called this because they help the children to grow. They sit together at lunchtimes, encouraging good table manners. They also enjoy reading together and playing games. Pupils love to get out and about in the community. For example, children in the Reception class handed out daffodils recently to passers-by in the park. Another class collected supplies for a hedgehog rescue charity. These acts of kindness contribute well to pupils' personal development.

What the school should improve

• Some older pupils have not benefited from the improved curriculums over time. This means that they have gaps in their learning and sometimes cannot make the connections with what they know to gain an understanding of essential knowledge. The school should support teachers to identify and address these gaps in pupils' knowledge to ensure that they are fully prepared for the next stage in their education.

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