Burscough Priory Academy
Academy sponsor led
Ormskirk, L40 7RZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 35% in England
2 of 7 in West Lancashire
Pupils
729
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 47.2 | 48.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 51% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 60% | 52% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 | 0.23 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ormskirk School · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 44% in England
- St Bede's Catholic High School · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Top 19% in England
- Maharishi Free School · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- Lathom High School : A Technology College · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 16% in England
- Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy · 5.3 mi · Report card · Top 10% in England
- Tarleton Academy · 5.8 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
The neighbourhood
Burscough Priory Academy is in Burscough (typical home £255,498, crime average).
What is Burscough Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Priory Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Burscough Priory Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Burscough Priory Academy is in the top 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.