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…
9. West Craven High School
Report published Sept 10 following an inspection on July 2-3 Classed as 'Requires improvement'. Highlights: pupil's have a strong appetite for learning; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: expectations of pupils' learning; assessment strategies; pupil behaviour. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
10. The Hollins
Report published Nov 13 following an inspection on Oct 8-9. Classed as retaining good rating. Highlights: most pupils achieve well; broad and balanced curriculum; impressive range of activities. Improvements needed: at times, staff are not quick enough to address gaps in learning. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
11. Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Report published Dec 2 following an inspection on Oct 30. Monitoring inspection to note progress. Highlights: staff confidence & training; priority palced on reading. Improvements needed: how teachers use assessment information to adapt their teaching; SEND support; enhance support for pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps