Burscough Priory Academy

About Burscough Priory Academy

Burscough Priory Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 707 pupils on roll. It is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.6 (2025/26). 15.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

707 / 770 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 November 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Trevor Road, West Lancashire, Lancashire, L40 7RZ

Phone

01704893259

Head Teacher

Lucy MacLaren

Website

https://www.burscoughprioryacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burscough Priory Academy?

Burscough Priory Academy is an academy sponsor led in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Burscough Priory Academy have?

Burscough Priory Academy has 707 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Burscough Priory Academy's Ofsted rating?

Burscough Priory Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Burscough Priory Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Burscough Priory Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.6 in 2025/26.

Is Burscough Priory Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Burscough Priory Academy is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Burscough Priory Academy?

Burscough Priory Academy is located at Trevor Road, West Lancashire, Lancashire, L40 7RZ.