Buckshaw Primary School is a community primary school located on Chancery Road in Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XP. The school serves a diverse community and caters to children aged 2 to 11 years, with a total enrolment of approximately 225 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school operates in a mixed-gender setting, with a balanced demographic of 113 boys and 112 girls. Buckshaw Primary School does not have a religious character and is maintained by the local authority. It offers nursery classes, providing early education to younger children in the community. The school's motto, 'Learning, Believing and Growing Together', reflects its commitment to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment that prepares students for future educational stages and life beyond the classroom.
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2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating
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