Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
66 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Chorley, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #195 of 2,286 | #330 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1464 of 15,697 | #2793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 3% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chorley | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brindle-st-james.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjosephsbrindle.com/ |
The verdict
- •Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 76.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 75%).
- •Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is the larger school with 83 students compared with 66.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
On the Success Index (England), Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 76.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 66. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle rank in North West?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 195th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle is 330th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).