Between September and July, 13 schools and nurseries across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast received new Ofsted reports.
Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out this month.
If a school/nursery requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the schools and nurseries that received new reports recently, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
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7. St Wulstan's & St Edmund's Catholic Academy (Fleetwood)
Report published Sept 10 following an inspection on June 17-18. Classed as good for 3 categories, requires improvement for two. Highlights: lively and caring school community; extra-curricular opportunities; children's behaviour is good. Improvements needed: in several subjects, where curriculums are in development or have been recently established, pupils have gaps in their knowledge; evaluating the delivery and impact of the curriculum. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
8. Poplar House School (Lytham St Annes)
Report published Sept 10 following an inspection on July 1. Found that the school is likely to meet all the independent school standards if the material change relating to the school provision is implemented. Deemed to meet standards for: Welfare, health and safety of pupils; Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors; Premises of and accommodation at schools; Provision of information; Quality of leadership in and management of schools. Previous inspection: Not applicable. | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
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9. Blackpool Skills Academy (Blackpool)
Pre-registration inspection report published September 3 following an inspection on July 15. Found that the school is likely to meet all the independent school standards. Deemed to meet standards for: Quality of education; Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils; Welfare, health and safety of pupils; Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors; Premises of and accommodation at schools; Provision of information; Manner in which complaints are handled. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
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10. Little Blossoms Nursery (Blackpool)
Report published September 1 following an inspection on July 30. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: happy and settled children; well-planned curriculum; children enjoy a range of activities that support their physical development. Improvements needed: staff's modelling of language and questioning techniques; the programme of support, supervision and coaching for staff. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
11. Nanny Plums Nursery, Thornton Cleveleys
Report published August 27 following an inspection on August 7. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: small, friendly and community focused environment; curriculum has clear aims; all children develop confidence in their own abilities. Improvements needed: ask children more purposeful questions; ensure the baby room provides an environment which extends babies' physical development. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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12. St Bernadette's Pre-School (Blackpool)
Report published July 28 following an inspection on Jun 10. Classed as good. Highlights: staff have a main focus on meeting children's needs; children behave very well; sequenced curriculum. Improvements needed: support staff to implement the curriculum more precisely; review mealtime routines to provide children with more opportunities to practise their independence skills. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps