Burscough Bridge Methodist School
43%
Capacity
45
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is a state-funded Methodist primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 45 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Burscough Bridge Methodist School "Good", the school is led by headteacher L Tyrer, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 9 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burscough Bridge Methodist School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Burscough Bridge Methodist School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Methodist |
| Address | Orrell Lane, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 0SG |
| Headteacher | L Tyrer |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 45 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 45 / 105 (43% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Orrell Lane, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 0SG
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