The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Chris Hackett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Lordsgate Drive, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurscough Priory Academy
Secondary · 522m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Primary · 617m away
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Primary · 739m away
Burscough Village Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 840m away
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School?
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School take?
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School?
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School is in Ormskirk, L40 7RS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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