Schools can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/college requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 13 schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
5. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Report published June 16 following an inspection on May 8-9. A serious weaknesses monitoring inspection found some improvements made, but still more needed. Progress made: new leadership arrangements have had a positive impact; improvements in phonics and mathematics; some pupils are gaining much greater ground in their learning; Previous inspection: Inadequate. | Google Maps
6. Gisburn Road Community Primary School
Report published June 18 following an inspection on Apr 29-30. Classed as outstanding for 3 categories, good for 2. Highlights: pupils achieve & behave exceptionally well; impressively wide range of extra-curricular activities; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: ensure activities help pupils develop a secure knowledge of the subjects that they study Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
7. Leyland Methodist Infant School
Report published June 19 following an inspection on May 7-8. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: inclusive and happy school; pupils behave & achieve well; broad variety of extra-curricular experiences. Improvements needed: for a small number of subjects, the implementation of the refined curriculum is relatively new; prioritise the teaching of early transcription & letter formation. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
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8. Southlands High School
Report published June 19 following an inspection on Mar 25-26. Monitoring inspection found some improvements made, others still needed. Signs of improvement: pupils’ quality of education is improving; quality of teaching has been enhanced; better checks on learning. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps