Eccleston is a village located in Chorley Borough, Lancashire. It is situated on the banks of the River Yarrow and was formerly an agricultural and later a weaving settlement. Nowadays it has grown to a population of 5000 and acts as an attractive rural suburb for commuters to Central Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester, set amidst pleasant countryside.
(for the Eccleston near St Helens see Eccleston, St Helens)
Based on the Department of Education Standards, Eccleston Elementary has earned a letter grade of an "A" for the 2006-2007 school year.
The philosophy of Eccleston Elementary School is that all children can learn given a safe and orderly environment, high expectations, relevant and rigorous curriculum and instruction, and access to "best practices" and resources.
Based on this philosophy, “The vision of Eccleston Elementary is to develop a community of life long learners who are effective problem solvers, high academic achievers, possess a positive attitude, are adaptable to a changing environment and are equipped to succeed in a culturally diverse world”.