Burscough Priory Academy vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burscough Priory Academy
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Burscough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Burscough Priory Academy Ormskirk, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Burscough, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 536 | #873 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #955 of 4,090 | #7219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 729 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 53.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Burscough |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burscoughprioryacademy.org/ | www.burscough.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burscough Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 53.5).
- •Burscough Priory Academy is the larger school with 729 students compared with 94.
- •Burscough Priory Academy is a academy school while St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is a local authority 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 Priory Academy better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
On the Success Index (England), Burscough Priory Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 53.5 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 Priory Academy and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Burscough in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burscough Priory Academy: 729. St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burscough Priory Academy and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough rank in North West?
Burscough Priory Academy is 109th of 536 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is 873rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).