42 mainstream primary schools and five special schools had new Ofsted reports published this year.
Of these, 34 were classed as ‘good’, seven ‘requires improvement,’ and four ‘outstanding’ but none were classed as inadequate.
Take a look at all the educational establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…
1. Primary Ofsted reports 2023
All the primary schools in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble who received new Ofsted reports in 2023. Photo: n/a
2. Pool House Community Primary School
Report published Jan 13 following an inspection on Oct 18-19. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: happy and safe school; pupils behave very well; ambitious and engaging curriculum. Improvements needed: in a small number of subjects, there is a lack of clarity about the specific knowledge that pupils need to acquire. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
3. Clayton Brook Primary School
Report published Jan 16 following an inspection on Nov 22-23. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: happy and safe school; ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum; wide variety of extra-curricular clubs. Improvements needed: some pupils find reading difficult because the books that teachers give them do not match sounds that they have learned. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
4. Kingsfold Primary School
Report published Jan 18 following an inspection on Nov 29-30. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: happy, well-behaved and proud pupils; broad and ambitious curriculum; SEND support. Improvements needed: pupil attendance; some leaders ability to evaluate what is going well/needs to improve; in some subjects, leaders are still breaking down the knowledge that they want pupils to know. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps