According to Ofsted, schools can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate.
If a school requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Looking at reports published by Ofsted, we have compiled a list of 10 schools that achieved an outstanding rating and 10 which were deemed inadequate or requires improvement.
So here is a list of 10 outstanding and 10 inadequate/requires improvement schools in East Lancashire - including schools in Accrington and Clitheroe.
5. Gisburn Primary School
Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4ET | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 05 February 2019 | Google
6. Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6QT | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 09 November 2023 | Google
7. Nelson and Colne College
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 17 May 2022 | Nelson and Colne College Photo: Nelson and Colne College
8. Holly Grove School
Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 20 September 2023 | Google