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:
17. Broadfield Specialist School, Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, BB11 5BT
The report said: "The leadership team has maintained the outstanding quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You and the staff are highly aware of the pupils’ needs and you meet them extremely effectively." | Google
18. Pendle Community High School & College, Oxford Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 8LF
The report said: "The headteacher is inspirational. She has the highest quality of education for pupils at the school as a constant aim and empowers her staff to provide it." | Google
19. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ
The report said: "Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are extremely proud to attend Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. They behave exceptionally well and show admirable levels of respect towards each other." | Google
20. Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RS
The report said: "At Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, leaders and staff have created an inspirational environment. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), flourish academically, personally and spiritually." | Google