Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school located in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 237 pupils on roll with space for 180, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 13 June 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.