Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
102%
Capacity
107
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 107 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Moxham, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9021st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 46 in Chorley.
Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 12 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | South Road, Leyland, Chorley, PR26 9AH |
| Headteacher | Alison Moxham |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 105 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9021st of 13,686
Nationally
1292nd of 2,065
In North West
37th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
59
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Road, Leyland
Chorley, PR26 9AH
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