According to Ofsted, schools can be rated one of four grades: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate.
If a school requires improvement, it is put under special measures, whilst good schools are checked less frequently.
Looking at reports published by Ofsted, we have compiled a list of 10 schools that achieved an outstanding rating and 10 which were deemed inadequate or requires improvement.
So here is a list of 10 outstanding and 10 inadequate/requires improvement schools in East Lancashire - including schools in Accrington and Clitheroe.
1. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (Outstanding Schools)
York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 16 January 2023
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Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 21 March 2012
3. Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AL | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 07 December 2020
4. Whitegate Nursery School
Victoria Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8TG | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding | Latest report: 23 January 2024