The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 4.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Owen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8PT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School take?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is in Chorley, PR6 8PT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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