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Schools · Mere Side
Schools in the parish of Rufford
2 schools in the parish of Rufford, plus 5 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Rufford, which includes Mere Side. There are no separate figures for Mere Side. What each figure covers
In the area
2
Nearby (5 km)
5
Pupils in area
169
Phases
1
PrimarySecondaryCentre of Mere Side
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmeswood Methodist School | Voluntary controlled school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Apr 2026 · Read report | 55 | L40 1UD |
| Rufford CofE School | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2024 · Read report | 114 | L40 1SN |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough Bridge Methodist School Primary | Voluntary controlled school | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, May 2026 · Read report | 41 | 4.5 km |
| Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School Primary | Voluntary controlled school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 135 | 4.7 km |
| Burscough Priory Academy Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 729 | 4.8 km |
| Burscough Village Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Feb 2024 · Read report | 223 | 4.9 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick Primary | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Needs attentionAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Feb 2026 · Read report | 56 | 5 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).