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Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8NH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.7 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
70
Capacity
70
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school stands out, achieving expected reading, writing, and maths scores that place it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, contributing to a positive community atmosphere. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 17%, indicating potential room for growth in stretching more able pupils.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Location
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53.71132, -2.60815 · PR6 8NH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119462
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2012.
Is Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 73.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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