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Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 4–11187 pupilsFaithChurch of England/Methodist
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England/Methodist religious character. The school has around 187 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chorley can view Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)71%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake5.5%
Free school meals5.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.9%
Attendance96.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher28.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence5.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chorley
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