It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Tunstall, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn.

[2] The earliest surviving parts of the church date from about 1200,[3] but most of the structure is from the 16th century.

[4] During the restoration, the ceiling was removed, the chancel arch was reinstated, the east end was rebuilt, and the seating was increased from 260 to 295.

[2][3][7] The church is constructed in pebbledashed rubble with sandstone dressings, and has slate roofs.

At the west end of the south aisle are the Royal arms of George III.