St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
49%
Capacity
85
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (49% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Smith, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6800th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 10 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chapel Lane, Burscough, West Lancashire, L40 7RA |
| Headteacher | Claire Smith |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 175 (49% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6800th of 13,686
Nationally
976th of 2,065
In North West
26th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
63%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chapel Lane, Burscough
West Lancashire, L40 7RA
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