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:
13. Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ
The report said: "This school lives up to its motto, ‘Nurturing Futures’. This accurately sums up what Astley Park School achieves. There is an ethos and atmosphere that enables pupils to thrive and become as independent as they possibly can." | Google
14. Pleckgate High, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QA
The report said: "Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils at Pleckgate High School. From their different starting points, pupils usually get the education and support they need to take positive steps towards aspirational goals." | Google
15. Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School, Sumner Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LD
The report said: "Students show a maturity well beyond their years by their scholarly attitudes to learning. They behave in a respectful, polite and considerate manner in lessons and at social times." | Google
16. Islamiyah School, Willow Street, Little Harwood, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5NQ
The report said: "The school is exceptionally successful in achieving its aim of ‘Offering a broad and balanced curriculum alongside a positive understanding of Islam, to equip every pupil with skills to be a successful learner, confident individual and responsible British citizen.'" | Google