The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs L Tyrer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Orrell Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0SG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurscough Priory Academy
Secondary · Very close
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 382m away
Burscough Village Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Primary · 739m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Primary · 1.4km away
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burscough Bridge Methodist School's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Bridge Methodist School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burscough Bridge Methodist School?
Burscough Bridge Methodist School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burscough Bridge Methodist School take?
Burscough Bridge Methodist School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burscough Bridge Methodist School?
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is in Ormskirk, L40 0SG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burscough Bridge Methodist School have a sixth form?
No, Burscough Bridge Methodist School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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