Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School — Primary School in Chorley

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Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Chorley, PR6 8PT

187 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.80% FSM %

90 Boys

97 Girls

About Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chorley, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England/Methodist character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Joanna Owen.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Chorley North East
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England/Methodist
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078119
URN	119705
Data Last Updated	08-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Duncan Frost	Chair of Governors	19/09/2024	19/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Boden	Governor	04/06/2025	03/06/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Ben Clayton	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Adam Crompton	Governor	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsay Goodwin	Governor	05/06/2024	31/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Chris Harrington	Governor	04/06/2025	03/06/2029	Elected by parents
Rev Karen Hilsden	Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Andrew Holding	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Elizabeth Johnson	Governor	19/12/2024	18/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert Jones	Governor	15/05/2024	14/05/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Sarah Krige	Governor	13/05/2021	12/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Lewis	Governor	26/06/2025	25/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

1.26 km • Chorley

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Withnell Fold Primary School

1.73 km • Chorley

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Meadow View Learning Centre

1.94 km • Chorley

Other

Abbey Village Primary School

2.27 km • Chorley

Other

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

2.54 km • Chorley

Other

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

3.26 km • Chorley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chorley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School have?

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School has a Church of England/Methodist religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School?

The Headteacher at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is Mrs Joanna Owen.

Where is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School located?

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is at School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School currently open?

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Joanna Owen

School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8PT

01254830700

www.brinscall.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 119705

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026