Schools 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/college requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Take a look at the 13 schools below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
7. Leyland Methodist Infant School
Report published June 19 following an inspection on May 7-8. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: inclusive and happy school; pupils behave & achieve well; broad variety of extra-curricular experiences. Improvements needed: for a small number of subjects, the implementation of the refined curriculum is relatively new; prioritise the teaching of early transcription & letter formation. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
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8. Southlands High School
Report published June 19 following an inspection on Mar 25-26. Monitoring inspection found some improvements made, others still needed. Signs of improvement: pupils’ quality of education is improving; quality of teaching has been enhanced; better checks on learning. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
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9. Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Report published June 19 following an inspection on May 13-14. Deemed as having maintained good standards. Highlights: pupils behave & achieve well; extensive programme of extra-curricular activities; ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: assessment strategies Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
10. Shuttleworth College
Report published June 20 following an inspection on Mar 11-12. Classed as good for 3 categories, requires improvement for 1. Highlights: warm and welcoming school; pupils behave well; ambitious curriculums. Improvements needed: implementation of curriculum; checks on learning Previous inspection: Requires improvement . | Google Maps
11. Buckshaw Primary School
Report published June 23 following an inspection on May 13-14. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: happy and welcoming school; pupils behave & achieve well; well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: checks on learning; raise expectations of what pupils should achieve. Previous inspection: Requires improvement. | Google Maps
12. The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Report published June 24 following an inspection on March 26-31. Classed as good. Highlights: students have an exceptionally positive attitude towards their studies; curriculums prepare students effectively for their next stage of education, training or employment; teachers are experts. Improvements needed: assessment and feedback; increase the number of students who stay on their courses. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps