Burscough Village Primary School
Ormskirk, L40 4LB · Lancashire · primary school
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59th 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burscough Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Kids' Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Burscough Village Primary School
Overview
Burscough Village Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and enjoy learning. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils forming bonds with staff and striving to meet high expectations. Overall, the school provides an ambitious curriculum and effective support for all learners, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully organised" with logical steps, ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, progress well.
- Reading is central to the school’s approach, helping most pupils become "fluent, accurate readers" with a lasting love of books.
- Staff possess thorough subject knowledge and are "quick to identify and revisit pupils’ misconceptions."
- Governors are well informed and ensure resources are available for SEND pupils while considering staff workload and well-being.
- Parents are highly engaged, with many praising the school’s efforts to help children "achieve the best that they can."
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, staff do not deliver the curriculum effectively enough, hindering some pupils from building knowledge over time.
- The school should ensure staff receive "effective support and guidance to deliver subject curriculums consistently well."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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