Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
| Measure | Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School Chorley, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #696 of 2,286 | #331 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5809 of 15,697 | #2794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 14% |
| 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 | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 60.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 92.
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 Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell ranks higher (76.1 vs 60.1 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 Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School: 183. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell rank in North West?
Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is 696th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is 331st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).