Ofsted - the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills - inspects and reports on anywhere that provides education for young people in England, including schools, nurseries and childminders.
Schools or organisations are inspected every four years or 30 months depending on their status.
Many parents rely on Ofsted ratings to help them choose a school or nursery.
Here are 22 secondary schools in and around Blackpool that were rated 'outstanding' and 'good' by Ofsted:
5. Eden Boys’ School, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
The report said: "With the support of the trust, the local governing body and other senior leaders, the principal has built a new school where pupils are thriving." | Google
6. Penwortham Girls' High School
The report said: "Achievement is outstanding. The progress of students in English, mathematics and science and a wide range of other subjects has improved rapidly and is outstanding." | Google
7. All Hallows Catholic High School, Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, Lancashire, PR1 0LN
The report said: "At All Hallows Catholic High School, pupils are the strongest advocates of their happy and successful community. They are confident, respectful and eager to learn." | Google
8. Broughton High School, Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ
The report said: "Pupils at this school are provided with an exceptional education. Pupils told inspectors that they love coming to Broughton High School. They described it as being part of a happy and safe family." | Broughton High School