Burscough Village Primary School
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Burscough Village Primary School
Burscough Village Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burscough Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Yates, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4515th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Burscough Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 29 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burscough Village Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Netball, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Burscough Village 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Colburne Close, Ormskirk, West Lancashire, L40 4LB |
| Headteacher | Anna Yates |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4515th of 13,686
Nationally
651st of 2,065
In North West
19th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
69%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
89
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colburne Close, Ormskirk
West Lancashire, L40 4LB
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