Approaching the deadline for secondary school applications, the Post previously revealed which secondary schools in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble* were classed as ‘outstanding’, but now we’ve collected all of the primary schools who have been deemed the very best in the county as well.
In total, 27 primary schools** across the three areas are currently rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, but below we have listed the 13 in Preston, orded by the most recently inspected:
*Following our previous article, Archbishop Temple, Our Lady’s, and Runshaw College are no longer outstanding. Their downgrade is part of a national pattern, read more here.
**The Post has not included special independent schools in this list.
*Following our previous article, Archbishop Temple, Our Lady’s, and Runshaw College are no longer outstanding. Their downgrade is part of a national pattern, read more here.
5. Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School
The school on Dubside, Wrea Green, Preston, was rated outstanding in a report published in November 2014. Photo: Google Maps
6. Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
The school on Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, was rated outstanding in a report published in April 2014. Photo: Google Maps
7. Queen's Drive Primary School
The school on Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, was rated outstanding in a report published in January 2014. Photo: Google Maps
8. Lostock Hall Community Primary School
The school on Linden Drive, Lostock Hall, was rated outstanding in a report published in July 2013. Photo: Google Maps