Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Chorley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 3rd of 40 primary schools in Chorley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils are excited to come to school. They love the imaginative ways that staff bring learning to life. Pupils enjoy the calm and nurturing atmosphere. They are well cared for by staff. They feel safe to express their own opinions and views. All this makes them feel happy and safe. Pupils treat each other with kindness. Their conduct is exemplary. The school sets high expectations for pupils' achievement. Staff skilfully develop pupils' knowledge so that pupils excel academically and expand their interests. They have ensured that they develop pupils' understanding of the wider locality and world. There is an extensive range of activities in place to supplement the curriculum. The school makes the best use of the expertise in its community. For example, parents add their specialist skills to support pupils' learning, such as a journalist inspiring pupils to write and a specialist to develop pupils' knowledge of computers. Pupils have a wide range of experiences to extend their learning, such as the numerous options that pupils have to develop their musical talents, including playing in a rock band.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Balshaw Lane Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Buckshaw Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mairi Ash
- Phone
- 01257263454
- Address
- Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6JW
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119473
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.