Across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, six schools and nurseries received new Ofsted reports in July 2026.
Of these, nine were mainstream primary schools , one a mainstream secondary school, one a college and one a 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...
1. Ofsteds July
All the schools & nurseries across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble with new Ofsteds in July | Google Maps
2. Samlesbury Church of England School
Report published July 1 following an inspection on May 19. Rated expected standard for 4 categories, strong standard for 3. Highlights: warm, nurturing and inclusive; broad and enriched curriculum;pupils behave & achieve well. Improvements needed: evaulation of the curriculum; teaching of early years. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
3. Mayfield House School, Chorley
Report published July 9 following an inspection on May 12. This additional inspection of an inadquate school found it did not meet all the independent school standards that were checked. Highlights: careers advice prepares pupils well for life beyond school; appopriate safeguarding policy in place. Improvements needed: the curriculum; teaching; assessment systems; pupil's behaviour. Previous inspection: Inadquate. | Google Maps
4. TRUST-Education Group Ltd, Preston
Report published July 16 following an inspection on June 3. This pre-registration inspection found the school is likely to meet all the independent school standards. Highlights: an appopriate curriculum policy is in place; pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development; expert leadership. Improvements needed: none mentioned. Previous inspection: N/A. | https://trusteducation.group/