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Burscough Priory Academy
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
707
Capacity
770
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 35% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is commendable at 73%, although only 28% of students enter the EBacc. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.8 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.60110, -2.84572 · L40 7RZ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN146282
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Burscough Priory Academy rated by Ofsted?
Burscough Priory Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Burscough Priory Academy a good school?
Burscough Priory Academy scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Burscough Priory Academy in GCSEs?
Burscough Priory Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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