St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough

URN: 119681 • Burscough L40 7RA

Overview

Name
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
URN
119681
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
70.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01704893523
Website
Visit
Address
Chapel Lane, Burscough L40 7RA

Summary

St John's Catholic Primary School, located in Burscough, Lancashire, is a voluntary aided primary school that welcomes pupils of all denominations. With a current enrolment of 85 students and a capacity of 175, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where children enjoy learning. The school is part of a family of feeder schools for St. Bede's Catholic High School, ensuring a smooth transition for students as they progress in their education.

The curriculum at St John's is enriched by its status as an accredited Forest School, providing unique outdoor learning opportunities that promote engagement with nature. The school has recently achieved the gold mark for learning outside the classroom, highlighting its commitment to innovative educational practices. Behaviour among students is noted to be exemplary, contributing to a positive school atmosphere.

St John's also offers a nursery for children aged three and encourages visits from prospective families. For more information, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email. The school community is dedicated to the holistic development of each child, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
175
Pupils
85
Boys
43
Girls
42
FSM %
14.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 85 43 42 175 14.10
2024-09-11 95 50 45 175 15.80
2023-09-11 96 43 53 175 5.20
2022-09-11 96 43 53 175 5.20
2021-09-11 81 38 43 175 6.20
2020-09-11 87 42 45 175 6.90

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