The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Claire Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lane, Lathom, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 7RA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Burscough Priory Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Burscough Village Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Primary · 1.4km away
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough take?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is in Burscough, L40 7RA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough have a sixth form?
No, St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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