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 20 schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
5. Unity Academy
Report published Mar 6 following an inspection on Dec 10-11. Rated good for 2 categories, inadequate for 2 and requires improvement for 1. Highlights: pupil are typically happy; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: delivery of curriculum; pupils’ attitude to learning; staff do not rectify gaps in learning quickly enough. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement. | Eric Wright Construction Group
6. Coates Lane Primary School
Report published Mar 10 following an inspection on Jan 21-22. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: happy & welcoming school; pupils bheave & achieve well; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: curriculum does not set out clearly enough the skills that pupils should learn for writing; in a small number of subjects, pupils have gaps in knowledge. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
7. Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Report published Mar 10 following an inspection on Feb 4. Deemed as having maintained good standards. Highlights: pupils behave and achieve well; calm and harmonious place; strong focus on reading. Improvements needed: occasionally, the needs of SEND pupils are not met; strategies to improve attendance. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
8. Longton Primary School
Report published Mar 12 following an inspection on Jan 21-22. Classed as good for 4 categories, 1 outstanding. Highlights: pupils behave and achieve well; ambitious and well-organised curriculum; high-quality extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: ensure pupils’ knowledge is developed as well in some foundation subjects as it is in reading/maths; delve deeper into how effectively it supports pupils to achieve well. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps