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Burscough Priory Academy

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Burscough Priory Academy

Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
707
Ages
11-16
FSM
15.0%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.7%
Basics 9-5
51.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.9%
EBacc APS
4.40
EBacc 9-5
15.5%
EBacc 9-4
20.9%
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About Burscough Priory Academy

Burscough Priory Academy is a secondary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 707 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Trevor Road, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Burscough Priory Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Burscough Priory Science College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Burscough Priory Academy

What is Burscough Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Priory Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Burscough Priory Academy's latest exam results?
Burscough Priory Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Burscough Priory Academy located?
Burscough Priory Academy is a secondary school in Ormskirk, Lancashire (L40 7RZ).
How many pupils attend Burscough Priory Academy?
Burscough Priory Academy has around 707 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Burscough Priory Academy with other schools?
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