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...
21. St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Report published June 8 following an inspection on Mar 24. Rated ‘expected standard’ for all categories. Highlights: warm and welcoming school; pupils achieve & behave well; ambitious & well-taught curriculum. Improvements needed: ensure pupils have sufficient opportunity to practise new learning; plan learning in the early years which supports children to deepen their knowledge. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps