Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Orrell Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burscough Bridge Methodist School is a primary school in Ormskirk for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 11th of 22 primary schools in Ormskirk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 16 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils are proud to attend Burscough Bridge Methodist School. They enter school each morning eager to start learning and see their friends. Pupils enjoy learning. They know why it is important. Pupils benefit from an interesting curriculum that supports them to achieve well. Pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the precise support that they need to thrive. Consequently, pupils make secure progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stage of learning. Pupils receive the care and nurture that they need to feel safe and secure. Pupils are confident that staff will help them with any concerns. Many pupils describe the school as part of their family. They have a deep sense of belonging. Pupils behave well. Those who need it, receive additional help to manage their emotions. Pupils know how deeply staff care for their education and wellbeing. Parents and carers are rightly very proud of this part of the school’s offer. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in experiences that develop their understanding of the world beyond the school community. Leaders use their detailed knowledge of the school’s context to make sure pupils build an accurate understanding of what it means to live in modern Britain. This develop a secure understanding of difference and equality. Pupils settle quickly into established routines. Staff set clear and consistent behaviour expectations. Pupils do not worry about bullying. They struggle to remember a time when it happened. Pupils try their best and encourage others to do the same. They contribute successfully to the school’s culture of expecting the best from everyone.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the importance of high attendance is consistently promoted to parents, carers and pupils so that overall attendance improves.
- Leaders should ensure that teachers have consistently high expectations for learning so that pupils produce high-quality work across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
41 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Burscough Bridge Methodist School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Burscough Village Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs L Tyrer
- Phone
- 01704892307
- Address
- Orrell Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 0SG
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119402
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.