Is Burscough Priory Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Burscough Priory Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Burscough Priory Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.6 (England: 46.2). 37.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Burscough Priory Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Burscough Priory Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Burscough Priory Academy

Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ

Local ranking22nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

770

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 22 November 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 54.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 124

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 707
Boys: 352 (48%)
Girls: 377 (52%)
Capacity: 770 (95% full)
SEND: 10.5%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 2.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 8.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,378/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.5%
White Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Asian Chinese: 0.3%

94.5%

White British

1.7%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01704893259

head@burscoughprioryacademy.org

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Trevor Road

Ormskirk, North West

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Administrative

URN: 146282
UKPRN: 10080948
Establishment No.: 4024
Trust: ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST

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