Across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, nine schools received new Ofsted reports in October 2026.
Of these, six were mainstream primary schools , two mainstream secondary schools, and one specialist independent school.
All of these reports were compiled using the new Ofsted ratings system, which you can find out more about here.
Take a look at below at how each educational establishment did, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
5. Acorn Wood Academy, Leyland
Report published Oct 12 following an inspection on Sep 14. Rated 'expected standard' for 5 categories, 'needs attention' for 1. Highlight: children make progress from their individual starting points; children behave well; chidlren receive warm & responsive care. Improvements needed: strengthen key-person arrangements; staff professional development. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
6. Wellfield Academy, Leyland
Report published Oct 13 following an inspection on Sep 15. Rated 'expected standard' for 3 categories, 'needs attention' for 3. Highlight: warm & welcoming community; ambitious & increasingly broad curriculum; extensive wider enrichment offer. Improvements needed: assessment strategies; attendamnce & behaviour; adaptation of tasks for pupils with additional needs. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement (but before academisation) | submit
7. Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Report published Oct 14 following an inspection on Sep 8. Rated 'expected standard' for all categories. Highlight: warm & welcoming school; balanced & well-delivered curriculum; pupils achieve & behave well. Improvements needed: adaptations for SEND pupils; more swifty close gaps in knowledge. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps
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8. Southlands High School, Chorley
Report published Oct 21 following an inspection on Sep 22. Rated 'expected standard' for all categories. Highlight: Pupils progress well from their starting points; broad and balanced curriculum; comprehensive & relevant PSHE programme. Improvements needed: use of assessment info; refine approached to strengthen attendance. Previous inspection: Requires improvement | Google Maps