VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 4–11187 pupilsChurch 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher28.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals5.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.3%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chorley
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