Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Chorley, North West PR6 8PT · Lancashire
#696 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#5809 of 15,697 nationally
About Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a local authority primary located in Chorley, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 183 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 696th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 183; capacity filled 87.1%.
There are 45 schools in Chorley; Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School ranks 19th of 45 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)5.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 183
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 87.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students · 1.3 km away
Withnell Fold Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students · 1.7 km away
Abbey Village Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
52 students · 2.3 km away
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students · 2.5 km away
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
66 students · 3.3 km away
Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School
CHORLEY · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
240 students · 4.2 km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students · 4.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students · 4.3 km away
St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School
Darwen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
56 students · 4.4 km away
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students · 4.5 km away
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183 students
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183 students
Preston Grange Primary School
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183 students
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
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184 students
St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School a good school?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #696 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School ranks #696 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #5809 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School had 183 students in 2025.
Is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.