Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School vs Burscough Priory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 524 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
Burscough Priory Academy
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
| Measure | Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk, North West | Burscough Priory Academy Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1823 of 2,286 | #109 of 536 |
| National rank | #13423 of 15,697 | #955 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 135 | 729 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 729 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnsburscough.co.uk | www.burscoughprioryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burscough Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 23.7).
- •Burscough Priory Academy is the larger school with 729 students compared with 135.
- •Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Burscough Priory Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School better than Burscough Priory Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burscough Priory Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 23.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School and Burscough Priory Academy?
About 524 m in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School: 135. Burscough Priory Academy: 729. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School and Burscough Priory Academy rank in North West?
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School is 1823rd of 2,286 and Burscough Priory Academy is 109th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).