SchoolScoresBurscough Bridge Methodist School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Methodist
Orrell Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0SG
01704 892307 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 16 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
10 pupils in this year group.
90% — 30 points above the Lancashire average, and 28 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 90% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 5 |
| Of those, offered a place | 5 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Methodist school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Ormskirk. Higher than 8% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Burscough Bridge St John's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Village Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burscough Lordsgate Township CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormskirk Lathom Park CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rufford CofE School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormskirk West End School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024 · 18% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ormskirk CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newburgh CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westhead Lathom St James' CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burscough Bridge Methodist School's Ofsted rating?
Burscough Bridge Methodist School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Burscough Bridge Methodist School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 28 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Burscough Bridge Methodist School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 5 families put Burscough Bridge Methodist School as their first choice for 6 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119402.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.