Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Chorley, PR6 8PT · Lancashire · primary school
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190th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Eco-Council, Happiness Heroes, and School Council, play netball, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating? How are class sizes managed with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school prioritises the "happiness and well-being of the pupils" and maintains "high expectations for pupils’ achievement." Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and display "positive behaviour and respect for others," contributing to their academic success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully ordered so that pupils build up a secure body of knowledge over time," with most pupils achieving well.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and effectively model "subject-specific vocabulary," encouraging high-level language in discussions.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a phonics programme introduced promptly and "effective additional support" helping struggling pupils catch up.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in a "timely and effective way," ensuring they learn well alongside peers.
- Pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain, taught to keep themselves safe and understand the importance of physical and mental health.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies are less developed, meaning teachers do not always "identify and remedy gaps in pupils’ learning as quickly as they should."
- The school should ensure teachers in these subjects are equipped to check that "pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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