Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 119462 • Chorley PR6 8NH
Overview
- Name
- Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 119462
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracy Austin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01254852379
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Water Street, Chorley PR6 8NH
Summary
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in the village of Brindle, Chorley, serves a mixed-gender population of 70 pupils, with a capacity of 70. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly, family atmosphere and a strong Christian ethos, aiming to create a safe and caring environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. The headteacher, Mrs. Tracy Austin, emphasizes the importance of a supportive community and encourages prospective parents to visit the school.
The curriculum at Brindle St James' is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a particular focus on history. The school follows the National Curriculum and aims to develop children's historical thinking by examining artefacts and primary sources. Opportunities for field trips and interactions with local historians enrich the learning experience, helping students to connect with their heritage and understand the significance of past events.
With a commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of learning, Brindle St James' provides a range of exciting educational opportunities that inspire and challenge pupils. The school encourages collaboration with families and the wider community to support children's learning and development.
The curriculum at Brindle St James' is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a particular focus on history. The school follows the National Curriculum and aims to develop children's historical thinking by examining artefacts and primary sources. Opportunities for field trips and interactions with local historians enrich the learning experience, helping students to connect with their heritage and understand the significance of past events.
With a commitment to nurturing a lifelong love of learning, Brindle St James' provides a range of exciting educational opportunities that inspire and challenge pupils. The school encourages collaboration with families and the wider community to support children's learning and development.
Useful links
- Issue 1 (download)
- Issue 1 (download)
- Issue 3 (download)
- School Blog (other)
- School Videos (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design byPrimarySite (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 70
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 1.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | 43 | 27 | 70 | 1.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 38 | 30 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 66 | 34 | 32 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 66 | 34 | 32 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 68 | 34 | 34 | 70 | 1.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 68 | 34 | 34 | 70 | 0.00 |
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