Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Leyland

In its own words: "Welcome to Bretherton Endowed CE Primary School, a cherished member of the Church of England family within the Diocese of Blackburn. As a beacon of faith, learning, and community, the school is committed to providing a transformative and holistic educational experience."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, tennis, dance, choir, guitar, Lego and gardening.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 80 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 91% maths); Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 90% maths); Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 91% maths); and Tarleton Community Primary School (2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 83% maths).

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 8 pupils (7.6%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Croston Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns Church (opposite), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy (1.5 miles) and Tarleton Academy (1.6 miles).