Schools and nurseries 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 reports in January below, including their classifications, highlights and areas that require improvement...
1. Fylde Coast Ofsted Feb 2025
Schools & nurseries across Blackpool & the Fylde that received new Ofsted reports in January | n/a
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2. The Planet Club (Thornton Primary School's out-of-school day care)
Report published Feb 3 following an inspection on Jan 16. Deemed as having met the quality and standards of early years provision. Highlights: relaxing, inclusive environment; children behave well; experienced staff. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
3. Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Report published Feb 5 following an inspection on Jan 8-9. Classed as good for all categories, bar one outstanding. Highlights: inclusive school; pupils behave and achieve well; broad and ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: sometimes teachers do not focus sufficiently well on the most important info that pupils need to learn; handwriting policy. Previous inspection: Good. | Google Maps
4. Blue Bear Pre-School & Nursery (@ Strike Lane Primary School)
Report published Feb 5 following an inspection on Jan 9. Classed as outstanding for all categories. Highlights: children thrive in this rich learning environment; inspirational curriculum; staff consistently provide high-quality learning experiences. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
5. Mini Me's Nursery
Report published Feb 10 following an inspection on Jan 9. Classed as outstanding for all categories. Highlights: exceptional staff team; remarkable, welcoming and nurturing environment; children are extremely well prepared for their next stage in learning. Improvements needed: N/A. Previous inspection: Outstanding. | Google Maps
6. Teepee Childcare Lytham Road
Report published Feb 19 following an inspection on Jan 21. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: warm and welcoming environment; well-designed, sequenced curriculum; children behave and achieve well. Improvements needed: strengthen hygiene practices; develop staff's understanding of how to plan purposeful learning opportunities in the outdoor provision. Previous inspection: N/A. | Google Maps