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Burscough Priory Academy
Goodgraded 22/11/2022Ages 11–16707 pupils
Burscough Priory Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ormskirk, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 707 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/11/2022, Burscough Priory Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ormskirk can view Burscough Priory Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.8
England avg 45.1 · was 47.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
England avg 45% · was 51% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
England avg 65% · was 69% in 2023/24
EBacc entry28%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.4
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake15.6%
Free school meals15.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.4%
Attendance89.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ormskirk
All schools in Ormskirk →Burscough Bridge Methodist SchoolGood · 0.1 miBurscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miBurscough Village Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miBurscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt John's Catholic Primary School, BurscoughGood · 0.7 miOrmskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.5 mi
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