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Chorley, North West
Chorley Astley Park School is an all-through special school in Chorley, North West.
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Chorley Astley Park School is an all-through special school in Chorley, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 52 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.5%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
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Chorley Astley Park School has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).
The teacher turnover rate at Chorley Astley Park School is 22.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Chorley Astley Park School has 52 pupils on roll.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Chorley Astley Park School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Chorley Astley Park School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Chorley Astley Park School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
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