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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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