Burscough Bridge Methodist School, Ormskirk
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel known and valued as an individual. Teachers provide exceptional support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they access the right help to thrive alongside their peers. Parents particularly appreciate the kindness and care shown to their children, with many describing the school as part of their family.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion support with detailed identification of pupil barriers and highly effective specialist help
- Strong personal development focus preparing pupils well for life beyond school with excellent pastoral support
- Calm, positive school culture with well-established routines and good behaviour
- Staff share the school's vision and feel valued and supported by leadership
- Early years provides a warm, nurturing start with focus on vocabulary and phonics
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics screening check outcomes are below national averages
- Some pupil work is not consistently high standard across certain subjects
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough despite support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School representation at community events, roles of responsibility for pupils
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is a well-led school where pupils thrive in a caring, inclusive environment. Leaders ensure that all pupils, including those with additional needs, receive the precise support they need to make secure progress.
At a Glance
39.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
15.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
39%
Available places
41 pupils
105 capacity
64 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ormskirk
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ormskirk
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1794%
Overall absence
11.90476%
Persistent absence
42
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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