Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
100%
Capacity
70
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 70 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 70 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matt Draper, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4376th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 46 in Chorley.
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 10 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Brindle St James' 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Water Street, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 8NH |
| Headteacher | Matt Draper |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.4% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 70 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4376th of 13,686
Nationally
629th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
30%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Water Street, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 8NH
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