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.
13. Spring Hill Community Primary School
Exchange Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0JD | Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement | Latest report: 06 February 2024 | Google
14. Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School
Earl Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5NH | Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement | Latest report: 02 December 2022 | Google
15. Accrington Academy
Queens Road West, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4FF | Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement | Latest report: 21 September 2022 | Google
16. Padiham Green Church of England Primary School
St Anne's Street, Padiham, Lancashire, BB12 7AX | Ofsted Rating: Requires Improvement | Latest report: 11 September 2023 | Google