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St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Goodgraded 02/02/2023Ages 4–1185 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Burscough, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 85 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/02/2023, St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Burscough can view St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake24.5%
Free school meals24.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled49%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.9%
Attendance95.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.1%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Burscough
All schools in Burscough →Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miBurscough Priory AcademyGood · 0.7 miBurscough Bridge Methodist SchoolGood · 0.8 miBurscough Village Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miBurscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miOrmskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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