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...
7. Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
Report published Jan 16 following an inspection on Nov 26-27. Classed as good for 3 categories, requires improvement for 2 categories. Highlights: welcoming and cheerful community; extra-curricular opportunities; engaging curriculum. Improvements needed: adaption of teaching for SEND; checks on knowledge. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps
8. Carleton Childcare
Report published Jan 16 following an inspection on Dec 16. Classed as good for all categories. Highlights: children develop secure bonds with staff; children have a positive attitude to learning; assessment strategies are used well. Improvements needed: opportunities that enhance children's independence skills; staff understanding of curriculum intent. Previous inspection: Good | Google Maps
9. Shakespeare Primary School
Report published Jan 24 following an inspection on Nov 26-27. Classed as good for all categories bar one outstanding. Highlights: happy, welcoming school; pupils achieve and behave well; broad, ambitious curriculum. Improvements needed: precisely identify key knowledge that pupils should learn; oversight of curriculum implementation. Previous inspection: Outstanding | Google Maps
10. St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde
Report published Jan 24 following an inspection on Dec 17-18. Classed as requires improvement for 3 categories, good for 1 & outstanding for 1. Highlights: nurturing school; pupils are exceptionally well behaved; wide range of extra-curricular activities. Improvements needed: cleraly identify important info that pupils should learn; adapation of curriculum for SEND; checks on learning. Previous inspection: Outstanding | Google Maps
11. Chuckles Childcare Warton
Report published Jan 24 following an inspection on Dec 18. Classed good for all categories. Highlights: wonderful, calm and supportive environment; broad and ambitious curriculum; high standards of care. Improvements needed: review the deployment of staff. Previous inspection: N/A | Google Maps
12. Hambleton Primary Academy
Report published Jan 27 following an inspection on Dec 17-18. Classed as outstanding for all categories. Highlights: safe, happy and exciting place to learn and play; pupils achieve remarkably well; broad, ambitious and highly relevant curriculum. Improvements needed: none. Previous inspection: Outstanding | Google Maps