Of these, six were primary schools and three were preschools; no secondary schools had Ofsted reports published this month.
Between those inspected, there was one ‘outstanding’ grade, six ‘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 nine schools and preschools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…

5. St Andrew's Preschool Ashton
Report published April 18, following an inspection on March 14. Classed as 'inadequate' (actions have since been taken to ensure safeguarding and welfare concerns met). Highlights: staff interact positively with children; staff promote reading consistently. Improvements needed: ineffective implementation of risk assessments; leaders fail to implement their intended curriculum; poor assessment arrangements. Previous inspection: none. Photo: Google Maps

6. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Report published April 18, following an inspection on March 14. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: supportive and aspirational community; broad and balanced curriculum; extensive range of clubs. Improvements needed :subject-specific knowledge not clear in some parts of the early years curriculum. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps

7. Whitefield Primary School
Report published April 27, following an inspection on March 1. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: pupils achieve and behave well; ambitious curriculum; pupils enjoy the wide range of responsibilities they're given. Improvements needed: some aspects of adaptive teaching are not fully embedded in the curriculum; minority of KS2 pupils struggle to blend sounds together when reading. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps

8. Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
Report published April 27, following an inspection on February 21. Classed as 'good'. Highlights: ambitious curriculum; pupils achieve and behave well; reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Improvements needed: new phonics programme is not delivered consistently well; teachers miss opportunities to recap important parts. Previous inspection: Good. Photo: Google Maps

