Burscough Priory Academy
About Burscough Priory Academy
Burscough Priory Academy has turned a significant corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good across all categories — a marked improvement from its previous inspection, when it was judged Inadequate overall. That turnaround is backed up by solid academic data. The school’s Progress 8 score stands at 0.23, meaning pupils here achieve nearly a quarter of a grade more per subject than the national average. That’s particularly impressive when you consider the local picture: the average Progress 8 score for Lancashire secondary schools is -0.11, so Burscough pupils are outperforming their peers across the authority by a meaningful margin. The school ranks 4th out of 8 schools in West Lancashire on this measure, placing it in the top half of its immediate area. Nationally, it sits in the 32nd percentile, which puts it comfortably above the median for all schools in England.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:50
After-school care
15:15-16:15
Source: burscoughprioryacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burscough Priory Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications