Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
89%
Capacity
187
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Chorley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Owen, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3794th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 46 in Chorley.
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Drama, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Chorley, Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist 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/Methodist |
| Address | School Lane, Chorley, Chorley, PR6 8PT |
| Headteacher | Joanna Owen |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 187 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3794th of 13,686
Nationally
539th of 2,065
In North West
15th of 46
In Chorley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
71%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Chorley
Chorley, PR6 8PT
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