SchoolScoresSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Bournes Row, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0DQ
01254 853473 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 October 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 52 of its 124 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 72 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 40th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 48th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 47th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 21st highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 42nd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 51st highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
80% — 20 points above the Lancashire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 64th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 103rd highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 51st highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 99th highest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 47th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 89th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 99th lowest of 124 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 110th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 14% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 66th highest of 123 state primary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coupe Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higher Walton CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brindle St James' CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clayton Brook Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 20% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westwood Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 October 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle?
55% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119669.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.