Schools and nurseries can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the thirteen educational establishments below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
9. Moorbrook School (special)
Report published Nov 15 following an inspection on Oct 10-12. Classed as 'Good'. Highlights: pupils feel safe and happy; vocational learning opportunities; strong support for SEND. Improvements needed: curriculum could be more ambitious; some pupils are not achieving as highly as they should. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
10. Aurora Brooklands School (special)
Report published Nov 17 following an inspection on Sept 26-28. Classed as 'Requires Improvement'. Highlights: safe and welcoming; outdoor education opportunities; strong support for SEND. Improvements needed: curriculum development could be more ambitious; some pupils are not achieving as highly as they should; no culture of reading. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement. Photo: Google Maps
11. 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
12. 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