Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School
Address: School Lane, Brinscall
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR6 8PT
Telephone Number: 01254 830700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England/Methodist
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Owen
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.5%

Location and administration

URN: 119705
DfE Number: 888/3997
UKPRN: 10078119
UPRN: 200004069754
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley North East (E05013067)
Diocese: CE03(Diocese of Blackburn)

Easting & Northing: 362100E, 421594N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 41' 24.18" N 2° 34' 30.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VMCRF+2V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Martin Boden - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
  • Mr Ben Clayton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Adam Crompton - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mr Duncan Frost - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 September 2025.
  • Mr Chris Harrington - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
  • Rev Karen Amanda Hilsden - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Andrew Holding - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Elizabeth Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mr Robert Jones - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna Kate Owen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elin Rounding - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2027.