Of these, one was a sixth form college, three were secondary schools, six were primary schools and one was a specialist school.
Between them, there were two ‘outstanding’ grades, seven ‘good’, one ‘requires improvement’ and one ‘inadequate’.
If a school requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the eleven schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…

9. Applebee Wood Community Specialist School, Lostock Hall (prev Moor Hey School)
Report published March 29, following an inspection on Febraury 7/8. Classed as 'good' but may not be if full inspection carried out. Highlights: welcoming and friendly; wide range of clubs; ambitious and broad curriculum. Improvements needed: staff need more traning to deliver the curriculum; governors have not held leaders to account. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps

10. Cardinal Newman College, Preston
Report published March 29, following an inspection on Febraury 7 to 10. Classed as 'outstanding' for all categories. Highlights: pupils "are overwhelmingly positive about the education that they receive"; ambitious and high quality curriculum; "extensive" array of extra-curricular activities. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding. Photo: Google Maps

11. Barnacre Road Primary School, Longridge
Report published March 29, following an inspection on February 2. Classed as inadequate'. Highlights: pupils behave well; range of clubs; personal development is catered for well. Improvements needed: SEND pupils " have been cut adrift"; weak leadership; early years curriculum not suitable. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps

12. Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School, Hoghton.
Report published March 29, following an inspection on February 9. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: happy and caring school; pupils behave "exceptionally well"; well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: assessment strategies for early reading. Previous inspection: Requires Improvement. Photo: Google Maps

