Schools and Education in Chorley

There are 10 schools within 5 miles of Chorley town centre, including 7 primary and 1 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 75% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 2 schools have a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
10
Primary
7
Secondary
1
Good / Outstanding
75%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

6
2
Good (6) Requires Improvement (2) Not yet inspected (2)
Highley Community Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Grasmere Drive, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6EH Inspected: 29 April 2024 River Rea Area Children's Centre 2.8 miles High Street, Bridgnorth Road, Highley, WV16 6JG Inspected: 11 April 2013 Farlow CofE Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 0RQ Inspected: 28 April 2023 Alveley Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Daddlebrook Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth, WV15 6JT Inspected: 13 May 2025 Upper Arley CofE Primary School Primary 4.8 miles Lion Lane, Bewdley, DY12 1XA Inspected: 27 March 2024 Cleobury Mortimer Primary School Primary 4.9 miles St Mary's Place, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8PE Inspected: 03 August 2023
Compass Community School Vicarage Park 1.5 miles Gleve Drive, The Bullring, Kidderminster, DY14 8UH Inspected: 23 October 2025 The Lacon Childe School Secondary 4.9 miles St Mary's Place, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8PE Inspected: 09 July 2024
Stottesdon CofE Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Gleve Drive, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster, DY14 8UE Kinlet CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Park Close, Kinlet, DY12 3BG