Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
70%
Capacity
147
Pupils
3.7x
Demand
About Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 147 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Wallington, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7542nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 21 places, making it 3.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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 St John's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School, Burscough, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 4AE |
| Headteacher | Jayne Wallington |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 147 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.6% |
| School Capacity | 147 / 210 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7542nd of 13,686
Nationally
1070th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
77
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School, Burscough, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 4AE
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School, Burscough, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 4AE
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