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...
17. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Report published Mar 24 following an inspection on Feb 11-12. Deemed as having maintained good standards . Highlights: small and mighty school; pupils behave and achieve well; coherent and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: in some subjects, the needs of disadvantaged pupils are not fully met. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
18. Castle View Primary School
Report published Mar 25 following an inspection on Feb 26-27. Classed as inadequate for 2 categories, requires improvement for 2 & good for 1. Highlights: pupils feel safe and secure; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: pupils do not receive an acceptable quality of education; pupils do not achieve as well as they could; checks on learning. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
19. Cedars Primary School
Report published Mar 26 following an inspection on Feb 4-5. Deemed as having maintained good standards . Highlights: warm and welcoming school; pupils behave & achieve well; range of wider experiences. Improvements needed: adaption of the delivery of the curriculum for SEND. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
20. St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale
Report published Mar 26 following an inspection on Feb 4-5. Deemed as having maintained good standards . Highlights: welcoming environment; pupils behave & achieve well; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: curriculum delivery; checks on learning. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps