# Balshaw Lane Community Primary School — Chorley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Catherine Hodgson

## Contact

- **Address:** Balshaw Lane, Chorley, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01257 278722
- **Website:** http://www.balshawlane.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chorley/balshaw-lane-community-primary-school-23086

## About

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School is a warm and friendly school with a great family atmosphere. We strive for high academic standards while nurturing creativity and skills for life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2011
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2011

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Truly Outstanding School: We left Balshaw Lane Primary with our children in Year 6 but we still keep in touch with the wonderful staff. The school's commitment to academic excellence and personal growth is inspiring. We're so grateful for the experience our children had there. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Care and Education: We've been absolutely delighted with the care and education Emily has received at Balshaw Lane Primary. The teachers are incredibly supportive and the facilities are second to none. The school's emphasis on personal development has been a great fit for our child. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: While we've enjoyed our time at Balshaw Lane Primary, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. The staff are friendly but sometimes it feels like we're not always kept in the loop. That being said, our child is happy and learning plenty. *(Oct 2021)*

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