The educational watchdog Ofsted visited ten mainstream secondary schools in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Rossendale and Blackburn with Darwen between January 1 2023 and December 31 2024.
Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades - outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate - with a mix of ratings being given out throughout the year.
As of September however, Ofsted also changed the way it inspects school so that in the more recent reprots, no overall effectiveness rating is given instead just individual ratings across categories.
Take a look at all the schools with new Ofsted this year below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…
5. Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Report published Apr 25 following an inspection on Mar 5-6. Classed as 'outstanding'. Highlights: pupils achieve exceptionally well; provides the highest quality of education; tolerance and respectful pupils. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding | Google Maps
6. Colne Primet Academy
Report published May 9 following an inspection on Nov 28-29 & Feb 1-2. Classed as 'Requires improvement'. Highlights: warm and friendly; fiercely committed to encouraging pupils’ wider development. Improvements needed: delivery of curriculum; using assessment strategies to address misconceptions; pupil attendance. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
7. All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Report published Jun 11 following an inspection on Apr 30-May 1. Classed as 'requires Improvement'. Highlights: warm family atmosphere, broad and balanced curriculum. Improvements needed: checks on learning, pupil attendance; teachers are not always clear about what they should teach and how new learning connects to pupils’ prior knowledge. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement | Google Maps
8. Pleckgate High School
Report published July 3 following an inspection on May 14-16. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: harmonious and supportive environment; pupils achieve highly and behave exemplary; school/trust provide pupils with an education of exceptional quality. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps