Across Lancashire, nine mainstream schools and nurseries received new Ofsted reports in April 2026.
All of these reports have been 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. Frenchwood Community Primary School
Report published Apr 20 following an inspection on Feb 10. Rated 'Expected standard' for 3 categories, 'Needs attention' for 4. Highlights: strong sense of belonging; pupils behave well; extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: strengthen teaching of handwriting, spelling & mathematics; checks on learning; early years privision. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Local Library
6. Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Report published Apr 20 following an inspection on Feb 3. Rated 'Strong standard' for 1 category, 'Expected standard' for 4 & 'Needs attention' for 2. Highlights: well-considered personal development programme; pupils behave well; ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum. Improvements needed: assessment systems; address gaps in pupils' handwriting and spelling promptly. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
7. St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Report published Apr 22 following an inspection on Feb 3. Rated ''Expected standard' for 4 categories & 'Needs attention' for 3. Highlights: pupils behave well; SEND support; school’s personal development programme. Improvements needed: delivery of early years curriculum; address pupil's knowldge gaps routinely & swiftly; ensure new approaches to teaching reading, handwriting & spelling are implemented effectively. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
8. Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Report published Apr 27 following an inspection on Jan 20. Rated 'Strong standard' for 5 categories & 'Expected standard' for 2. Highlights: pupils achieve & behave well; school’s personal development programme; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: assessment systems. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps