Best 3 Secondary schools in Ormskirk – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Burscough Priory Academy (Secondary) in Ormskirk; Ormskirk School (Secondary) in Ormskirk — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Burscough Priory Academy and Ormskirk School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Ormskirk and Ormskirk, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Burscough Priory Academy), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 4 (Ormskirk School), published Jul 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Burscough Priory Academy (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 1,900, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all within the Endeavour Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Burscough Priory Academy L40 7RZ	Ormskirk School L39 2AT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Ormskirk L40 7RZ	Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2AT
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Jan 2023	4 17 Jul 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	770	1590
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Endeavour Learning Trust	Endeavour Learning Trust
Website	www.burscoughprioryacademy.org	www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01704893259	01695583040
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Burscough Priory Academy

L40 7RZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ormskirk
L40 7RZ
Ofsted: 2 22 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Endeavour Learning Trust
Website: www.burscoughprioryacademy.org
Telephone: 01704893259

Ormskirk School

L39 2AT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 2AT
Ofsted: 4 17 Jul 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Endeavour Learning Trust
Website: www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01695583040

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.