Abbey Village Primary School, Chorley

In its own words: "Our vision for Abbey Village Primary School reflects our wholehearted commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our deep desire to offer the very best possible education for every child. Through working in partnership with our parents and local community, our children learn in a nurturing and safe environment."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Abbey Village Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Abbey Village Primary School as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Abbey Village Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 93% maths); St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 60% reading, 30% maths); Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); and Withnell Fold Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 58% reading, 50% maths).

Abbey Village Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

9.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Abbey Village Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Pleasington Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Abbey Village Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.