Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Ormskirk, L40 0SG · Lancashire · primary school
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221st of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 1,807 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burscough Bridge Methodist School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club, the School Choir, and participate in Bikeability, Scootability, Balance-bike, and Swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 41 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools? How are the new inspection grades communicated to parents?
What Ofsted said about Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Overview
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is a small primary school where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel a “deep sense of belonging.” The report highlights “strong” standards in inclusion and personal development, with “expected” standards in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, and leadership.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a “strength,” with staff using “detailed understanding” to provide support that is “very well matched to pupils’ specific needs.”
- Personal development is “impressive,” with pupils learning about “fundamental British values” and developing strategies to “stay safe online.”
- Staff provide “very effective pastoral support,” building “warm and supportive relationships” that help pupils thrive.
- Pupils “achieve well,” leaving with the knowledge needed for their next stage, and disadvantaged pupils make “secure progress.”
- Leaders have a “clear vision,” and staff feel “energised” and “proud to work at the school.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the importance of high attendance is “consistently promoted” so that overall attendance improves.
- Leaders should ensure teachers have “consistently high expectations for learning” so pupils produce “high-quality work across the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed,” ensuring pupils “feel safe.”
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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