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Burscough Village Primary School
Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 4LB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.3 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 75.3, indicating better performance than 75% of schools. However, the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 5 February 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.1%
Mixed Other2.8%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Other0.9%
Location
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53.60262, -2.83845 · L40 4LB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119328
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Burscough Village Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Burscough Village Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 February 2019.
Is Burscough Village Primary School a good school?
Burscough Village Primary School scores 75.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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