The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Yates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Primary · 392m away
Burscough Priory Academy
Secondary · 509m away
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Primary · 793m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Primary · 1.3km away
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burscough Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Village Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burscough Village Primary School?
Burscough Village Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burscough Village Primary School take?
Burscough Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burscough Village Primary School?
Burscough Village Primary School is in Ormskirk, L40 4LB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burscough Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burscough Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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