Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School, Chorley

From the headteacher's welcome: "Nestled in a beautiful rural setting, our school is rich with charm and community spirit. With approximately 200 children on roll, organised into seven spacious classes, we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit, welcoming atmosphere."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, dance, choir, guitar, Lego, STEM, gardening and homework club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026, an open evening on Friday 20 November 2026, an open day on Monday 7 December 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% 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, 19 families put Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 93% maths); Withnell Fold Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 58% reading, 50% maths); Abbey Village Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 90% maths); and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths).

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

5.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 37 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Pleasington Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Johns School (outside), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

In 2024/25, Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.