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…
17. Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Report published April 27, following an inspection on March 1. Classed as 'requires improvement'. Highlights: nurturing relationships between staff and pupils; pupils behave well; broad and balanced curriculum. Improvements needed: pupils who fall behind in their reading need effective support to catch up; in some subjects, leaders have not identified the important knowledge they want pupils to learn. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
18. Little Hoole Primary School
Report published April 27, following an inspection on March 1. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: pupils achieve well; ambitious curriculum; experiences offered to nurture pupils' talents. Improvements needed: leaders are at an early stage of checking what pupils do and do not know; teachers do not ensure that the books that some pupils read match the sounds that they are learning. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
19. Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
Report published April 27, following an inspection on February 21. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: ambitious curriculum; pupils achieve and behave well; reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Improvements needed: new phonics programme is not delivered consistently well; teachers miss opportunities to recap important parts. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
20. Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Report published May 4, following an inspection on March 7-8. Classed as 'requires improvement'. Highlights: warm and caring culture; broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum; prioritises wellbeing. Improvements needed: teaching of early reading is inconsistent; leaders haven't identified important knowledge or best order to teach in. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps