Schools 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 eight schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
5. St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School
Report published Mar 12 following an inspection on Jan 31-Feb 1. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: happy and nurturing school; ambitious curriculum; extra-curricular activities. Improvements needed: in newer curriculums, teachers checks on learning do not identify the gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
6. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Report published Mar 14 following an inspection on Feb 7-8. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: cheerful hive of focused learning; pupils achieve well; many extra opportunities. Improvements needed: in some subjects, the school does not build well enough on pupils’ prior learning in the early years. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps
7. Southlands High School
Report published Mar 4 following an inspection on Jan 23-24. Classed as 'requires improvement'. Highlights: broad range of well-designed subject curriculums; variety of extra-curricular activities. Improvements needed: curriculum is not delivered consistently well across subjects; pupil attendance; adaption of curriculum for SEND. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
8. Farington Primary School
Report published Mar 18 following an inspection on Jan 30-31. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: safe, welcoming and friendly environment; pupils behave and achieve well; personal development experiences. Improvements needed: support for pupils who have fallen behind with reading; the school has not always defined the knowledge that early years children should learn. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps