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…
45. St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Report published Nov 20 following an inspection on Oct 4-5. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: pupils flourish at this exceptional school; aspirational and meticulously designed curriculum; kind and well behaved pupils. Improvements needed: None. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps
46. Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Report published Nov 22 following an inspection on Oct 17-18. Classed as 'Outstanding'. Highlights: exceptional curriculum; happy, safe and kind pupils; extensive range of extra-curricular activities. Improvements needed: some tasks do not encourage the depth of children’s lanaguage learning well enough. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps
47. Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Report published Dec 8 following an inspection on Nov 1-2. Classed as 'requires improvement'. Highlights: happy and inclusive school; effective support for SEND. Improvements needed:school has not identified the key knowledge that pupils should learn across a number of subjects; pupil absence; programme for personal development. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
48. Acorns Primary School (special)
Report published Dec 11 following an inspection on Nov 1-2. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: pupils excel in this warm and welcoming environment; broad and exciting curriculum; pupilsachieve highly. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Good. *An earlier version of this story wrongly stated Acorns Primary School 'requires improvement'. In actual fact Acorns Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted inspectors. We apologise for the error and any inconvenience caused. Photo: Google Maps