Burscough Priory Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Burscough Priory Academy
Address: Trevor Road, Burscough
Town/City: Ormskirk
Postcode: L40 7RZ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01704 893259
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Endeavour Learning Trust
Sponsor: Endeavour Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lucy MacLaren
Capacity: 770
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 729 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 146282
DfE Number: 888/4024
UKPRN: 10080948
UPRN: 100012657505
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: West Lancashire (E07000127)
Constituency: West Lancashire (E14001577)
Electoral Ward: Burscough Town (E05014931)

Easting & Northing: 344131E, 411947N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 6.24" N 2° 50' 44.15" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ523+MQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Burscough Bridge Methodist School (0.2km)
  2. Burscough Village Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School (0.5km)
  5. St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough (1.1km)
  6. Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School (2.4km)
  7. Ormskirk West End School (3.9km)
  8. Ormskirk Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  9. Rufford CofE School (4.1km)
  10. Ormskirk School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Tracy Bedwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Mrs Barbara Godby - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Grant - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mrs Gabrielle Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Jane Lea - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy MacLaren - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Nicola Roby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Dani Russell - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Mr Mark Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 June 2029.
  • Amy Watkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 12 October 2026.