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…
41. Catforth Primary School
Report published Oct 20 following an inspection on September 14. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: carefully organised curriculum; pupils achieve well; successful reading curriculum. Improvements needed: in In one or two subjects, the school has not ensured that a small amount of the knowledge set out in the national curriculum receives sufficient coverage. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
42. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Report published Nov 10 following an inspection on Sept 26-27. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: hardworking and polite puils; happy and welcoming school; pupils achieve well. Improvements needed: some staff do not use the information that they have about SEND pupils to adapt the delivery of the curriculum as effectively as they could. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. Photo: Google Maps
43. Oliver House School (special)
Report published Nov 15 following an inspection on Oct 10-12. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: pupils feel highly valued; staff have an extremely well-developed understanding of pupils’ SEND; curriculum is broad, balanced and inclusive of all pupils’needs. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps
44. Aurora Brooklands School (special)
Report published Nov 17 following an inspection on Sept 26-28. Classed as 'Requires Improvement'. Highlights: safe and welcoming; outdoor education opportunities; strong support for SEND. Improvements needed: curriculum development could be more ambitious; some pupils are not achieving as highly as they should; no culture of reading. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement. Photo: Google Maps