Water Street, Brindle, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 8NH
10 simple reasons to choose Brindle St James' Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Brindle, Chorley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Brindle St James' Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Chorley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 24 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Brindle St James' Church of England Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Westholme Junior & Infants School (6 miles); Highfield Priory School (7.2 miles); Ashbridge Preparatory School (7.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Chorley (1.7 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell (2.3 miles); Withnell Fold Primary School (4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Abrar Academy (6.7 miles); Westholme School (7 miles); Heathland Private School (11.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Balshaw's Church of England High School (4.2 miles); St Michael's Church of England High School (4.5 miles); Runshaw College (4.7 miles).