[2] In the 12th century, Warine Bussel, baron of Penwortham, gave the church to Evesham Abbey in Worcestershire.

Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, the advowson for the church (the right to nominate a priest) was transferred to John Fleetwood of Penwortham.

[2] St Andrew's was designated a Grade II* listed building on 26 July 1951.

[4] St Andrew's is an active parish church in the Anglican Diocese of Blackburn, which is part of the Province of York.

[4] The plan consists of a nave with a square tower to the west and a chancel to the east.

[1] The floor is lower than that of the nave and there are five steps through a tall arch that has chamfered orders.

[2] There are Perpendicular-style triple sedilia (seats) in the south wall of the chancel, under semi-circular arches.

[1][2] Stained glass in the church includes work by Clayton and Bell and Harry Stammers.