The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 707
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy MacLaren
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurscough Bridge Methodist School
Primary · Very close
Burscough Village Primary School
Primary · 509m away
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 524m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Primary · 1.1km away
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Burscough Priory Academy a selective school?
No. Burscough Priory Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Burscough Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Priory Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burscough Priory Academy?
Burscough Priory Academy currently has 707 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burscough Priory Academy take?
Burscough Priory Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burscough Priory Academy?
Burscough Priory Academy is in Ormskirk, L40 7RZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burscough Priory Academy have a sixth form?
No, Burscough Priory Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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