The educational watchdog Ofsted visited 26 mainstream secondary schools and colleges in Lancashire between January 1 2024 and December 26 2025.
Educational establishments can be rated one of four grades - outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate - with a mix of ratings being given out throughout the year.
As of September 2024 however, Ofsted also changed the way it inspects schools so that in the more recent reports, no overall effectiveness rating is given instead just individual ratings across categories.
Take a look at all the schools and colleges with new Ofsted this year below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement…
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19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. Burnley College
Report published July 3 following an inspection on Mar 11-14 & Jun 4-5. Classed as requires improvement. Highlights: learners/apprentices thrive, grow in character and broaden their outlook on life at college; ambitious curriculums. Improvements needed: strength of governing board; checks on learning; attendance. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
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23. St Mary's Catholic High School (Leyland)
Report published July 14 following an inspection on Jun 10-11. Deemed to have maintained good standards. Highlights: close-knit and friendly community; pupils behave & acheive well; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: sometimes the most suitable strategies to help pupils understand key knowledge aren't chosen. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
24. Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Report published Sept 10 following an inspection on July 8-9. Classed as outstanding for all categories. Highlights: welcoming school community; pupil's behave & achieve very well; meticulously designed curriculums. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps