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Burscough Priory Academy

West Lancashire, L40 7RZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
128 1st-choice / 153 places
Ranking
#1,006
of 3,141 nationally

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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTrevor Road, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 7RZ
HeadteacherLucy MacLaren
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils707
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity707 / 770 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreScience LabsSports HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

FootballRoundersNetballRugbyMartial ArtsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsEco ClubFilm ClubDebateOrchestraDramaGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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

Burscough Priory Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.