Across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, 21 schools and nurseries received new Ofsted reports in August, July and June 2026.
Of these, four were nurseries, 12 mainstream primary schools , one mainstream secondary school, one college and three 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. Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Report published July 21 following an inspection on June 23. Rated expected standard for 5 categories, strong for 2. Highlights: pupils behave & achieve well; ambitious curriculum; eary years children thrive. Improvements needed: ensure staff have clarity about what pupils of different ages should know . Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
6. Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School, Preston
Report published July 17 following an inspection on June 9. Rated expected standard for all categories, bar 1 needs attention. Highlights: caring and supportive school; suitably broad curriculum; pupils behave well. Improvements needed: teaching of new writing curriculum; address gaps in pupils' knowledge; resources to tackle maths. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
7. 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/
8. Mayfield House School, Chorley
Report published July 1 following an inspection on May 19. Rated expected standard for 4 catergories, 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