Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School

About Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School

Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Ribble Valley that clearly inspires strong local confidence. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 10 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.43, and all 7 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That level of demand from local families is a solid indicator of satisfaction, though the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage. With only 33 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70, the school is operating well below its maximum, so while it is oversubscribed relative to places available, there is still room for growth. The small size means children are likely to be well known to staff, and the school offers nursery provision from age 3, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, the school was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in January 2014, and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it remains Good. The previous inspection in 2009 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, so the school has a consistent track record. Ofsted awarded Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision in 2009, though the 2014 inspection did not publish sub-category breakdowns. The school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results in the available data, so it is not possible to compare directly against the Lancashire local authority average of 60% achieving the expected standard. However, the school’s sustained Good rating across multiple inspections suggests solid foundations, and its small cohorts mean results can fluctuate year to year.

The school offers a strong range of facilities for its size, including a forest school, chapel, music rooms, art studios, and an ICT suite, plus playing fields and a sports hall. Sports include gymnastics, netball, cross country, dance, tennis, and athletics, and there are clubs for coding, film, and book club. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, and speech, language and communication needs. With a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6.1%, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. This is a school that will suit families who value a small, church-affiliated village primary with strong community ties, outdoor learning through forest school, and a broad enrichment offer despite its size. The oversubscription means early application is wise.

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