The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Matt Draper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWithnell Fold Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Progress School
Independent · 1.8km away
Clayton Brook Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Westwood Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Beech Tree School - A Scope School
Independent · 2.3km away
Cambian Red Rose School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 8NH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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