Schools can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 23 schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
13. Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Report published Nov 20 following an inspection on Oct 29-30. Classed as 'good' for all categories. Highlights: pupils make a positive start to their education; ambitious curriculum; extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: some activities do not build on what pupils already know; gaps in pupil knowledge as a result of weaknesses in the previous curriculum. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
14. Chatburn Church of England Primary School
Report published Nov 20 following an inspection on Oct 15-16. Classed as 'good' across all categories. Highlights: warm and welcoming school; pupils achieve well; broad curriculum. Improvements needed: activities do not always support pupils to deepen their understanding of knowledge; assessment systems. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
15. Sherwood Primary School
Report published Nov 22 following an inspection on Oct 29-30. Classed as 'outstanding' for all categories. Highlights: extremely well-ordered and welcoming place; pupils achieve extremely well; exceptionally well-designed and organised curriculum. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
16. Larkholme Primary School
Report published Nov 26 following an inspection on Nov 29-30. Classed as retaining 'good' rating. Highlights: nurturing school; pupil's achieve and behave well; range of extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: assessment strategies. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps