Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Chorley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 18th of 40 primary schools in Chorley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 3 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
The school prioritises the happiness and well-being of the pupils in its care. Pupils said that adults listen carefully to them if they have any worries. Pupils are kind to each other and they enjoy coming into school every day. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum. They were keen to tell inspectors about how much they have learned. By the end of Year 6, most pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils sustain high levels of concentration in their lessons. Their positive behaviour and respect for others contribute to their academic success. In early years, children settle quickly into school routines. They learn how to share and take turns. Children are prepared well for the demands of key stage 1. All pupils have opportunities to take part in a range of clubs and activities, such as sports, art and music. Pupils enjoy a wealth of opportunities to contribute to school life. For example, they develop their leadership skills through acting as school councillors and buddies for younger pupils. Pupils are proud to receive awards and celebrate their successes, for instance in the assemblies that their parents and carers can attend.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge as quickly as they could. Occasionally, this hinders how well some pupils learn. The school should ensure that in these subjects, teachers are suitably equipped to check that pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new learning. Primary School 3
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Withnell Fold Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Abbey Village Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Owen
- Phone
- 01254830700
- Address
- School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PT
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119705
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.