Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Chorley

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Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chorley, PR6 8NH

70 Pupils

70 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

1.40% FSM %

43 Boys

27 Girls

About Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 70 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Matt Draper.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Chorley
Parliamentary Constituency	Chorley
Ward	Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10073455
URN	119462
Data Last Updated	06-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Kathleen Whyte	Chair of Governors	27/03/2025	26/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tracy Austin	Governor	22/02/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Kevin Barton	Governor	09/03/2023	08/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Bryson	Governor	15/05/2024	03/10/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Gemma Corney	Governor	02/04/2025	01/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Cranshaw	Governor	22/11/2022	21/11/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Tim Edwards	Governor	07/07/2025	06/07/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Kent Holden	Governor	11/01/2023	10/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Ross Ironfield	Governor	15/07/2024	14/07/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Rev Jonathan Price	Governor	05/09/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Anna Satloka	Governor	25/03/2021	24/03/2025	Elected by school staff
Ms Gillian Tasker	Governor	07/07/2025	06/07/2029	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Withnell Fold Primary School

1.56 km • Chorley

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Progress School

1.76 km • Preston

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Clayton Brook Primary School

1.97 km • Preston

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Westwood Primary School

1.98 km • Chorley

Other

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

2.1 km • Chorley

Other

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle

2.19 km • Preston

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 70 pupils, with a capacity of 70.

What is the age range at Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mr Matt Draper.

Where is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8NH, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Matt Draper

Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, PR6 8NH

01254852379

www.brindle-st-james.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119462

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026