St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Address: Chapel Lane, Lathom
Town/City: Burscough
County: Lancashire
Postcode: L40 7RA
Telephone Number: 01704 893523
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Claire Smith
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 94 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.5%

Location and administration

URN: 119681
DfE Number: 888/3800
UKPRN: 10080340
UPRN: 100012657554
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Burscough Town (E05014931)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 344282E, 410817N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 29.74" N 2° 50' 35.21" W
Plus Code: 9C5VH5R4+JQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Dickinson - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Mr Paul Dutton - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Mrs Ruth Harrison-Scott - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Kaye - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Kaye - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Mrs Francis McGlone - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 January 2027.
  • Mr Alex Rimmer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mr Alex Rimmer - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jennifer Walker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.