Schools, colleges and nurseries can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, with a mix of ratings being given out over the last three months.
If an educational establishment 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 reportsover the past four months below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
7. Norbreck Primary Academy
Report published May 14 following an inspection on Mar 18-19. Deemed to have maintaing good standards. Highlights: pupils thrive in the school's family atmosphere; pupils behave & achieve well; range of extra-curricular opportunities. Improvements needed: essential knowledge not indentified in some subjects; checks on learning. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
8. Peekaboo Nursery Cleveleys
Report published May 13 following an inspection onApr 8. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: coherent curriculum that helps children 'grow, explore and discover'; kind and caring staff; effective partnerships with parents . Improvements needed: build on staff's existing good teaching. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps
9. St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Report published May 12 following an inspection on Mar 25-26. Ungraded inspection suggests school could be outstanding. Highlights: exceptionally nurturing school; pupils behave & achieve well; thoughtfully designed ambitious curriculum . Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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10. Oakfield House School (independent)
Report published May 9 following an inspection on Apr 1-3. Classed as good for all cateogries bar 1 outstanding. Highlights: pupils’ personal development is exceptional; most pupils behave & achieve well; broad curriculum. Improvements needed: implementation of phonics programme ; activities do not always help pupils learn intended curriculum content. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
11. St George's School A Church of England Academy
Report published Apr 1 following an inspection on Feb 25-26. Ungraded inspection found the school may have improved to outstanding. Highlights: highly ambitious culture where pupils achieve exceptionally well; pupils behave impeccably; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
12. Planet Kaos Nursery And Preschool
Report published Mar 27 following an inspection on Mar 7. Classed as good. Highlights: warm and welcoming; children benefit from a curriculum that supports their personal, social and emotional development; well-qualified staff . Improvements needed: support staff to make the most of opportunities when interacting with children; consider the use of dummies for communication skills. Previous inspection: Inadequate. | Google Maps