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Council: Lancashire

Abbey Village Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 8DD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision for Abbey Village Primary School reflects our wholehearted commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our deep desire to offer the very best possible education for every child.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Academy@Worden

Leyland, Lancashire - PR25 1RN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Pupils experience a range of enrichment within and beyond the school day and in the community.”

SecondarySince 1990Ofsted: Not judged

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Quality of education: Good

Accrington Academy

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 4FF

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“United Learning comprises: United Learning Ltd (Registered in England No: 00018582. Charity No. 313999) UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Church of England Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 2AQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We aim to provide high quality of teaching and learning so that all children reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Accrington Huncoat Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 6LR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The staff work very hard and encourage all children to achieve to be their best in everything they do and have high aspirations for themselves. As a team we encourage children to have 'Growth Mindset' and Determination in all they do and never give up so each child can achieve 'great successes'.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 1ST

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Accrington Peel Park Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 6QR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Rooted in our community and proud of our heritage, we encourage children to take pride in who they are and where they come from. As a large, vibrant and inclusive school community, we celebrate the diversity, energy and opportunities that come from learning alongside others.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 0JD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Spring Hill, our vision - “Eyes Wide Open, Arms Outstretched, Curious Minds, Aiming High” - underpins everything we do. We strive to nurture inquisitive, confident learners who are open to the world around them, ready to embrace new opportunities and challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 4AY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“St Christopher’s CE High School has provided high quality education for the Church going families of East Lancashire for over sixty years. We are proud of the enviable reputation that we have earned in all areas of education – cultural, social, physical and of course spiritual.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 6AD

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Our school has a unique pastoral ethos which remains at the heart of our success with visitors often commenting on the calm, friendly and nurturing atmosphere. We have established strong Christian values which permeates through school and is embedded in our Mission Statement and Christian Vision.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 1DW

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We believe that through the teaching of God’s word at St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School, we prepare our children for all challenges that lie before them, enabling all our school family to, ‘live and live splendidly’ John 10:10 ‘By reaching our potential together in Christ.’”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on recordCategory of concern

Accrington Woodnook Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 2HS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn, and that we all have the responsibility to make this happen. At Woodnook Primary School we are proud of our children, all the amazing things they can do, and the kind-hearted and friendly children that they are.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Acorns Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 6AU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are extremely proud of our school. Acorns is a welcoming, caring and friendly school, and we believe in respect and opportunity for all. We put communication and positive relationships high on our list of priorities and promote close working relationships with our children’s families.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Adlington Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 4JA

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Adlington Primary School our values are at the heart of all that we do. They underpin our broad and balanced curriculum ensuring that our children become well rounded citizens who make a positive contribution to society. As a school community we explored the values that are most important to us.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 9QZ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Albany Academy

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 3AY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Albany Academy is a highly successful school that combines a caring and supportive atmosphere with excellent academic outcomes for all of our pupils.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Alder Grange School

Rossendale, Lancashire - BB4 8HW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We explicitly teach our students what it means to be an Alder Granger from the moment they arrive at school in Year 7, and refer to this frequently. The ethos is primarily built upon relationships, which are warm and caring, supporting a genuine family feel.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

All Hallows Catholic High School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 0LN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At All Hallows we believe in the growth and development of all in our school community. We aim to nurture the potential of our students so that they can find their vocation and take their places as responsible members of our communities and society.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Rossendale, Lancashire - BB4 6SJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“All Saints’ is a school where the Catholic faith is taught, lived and celebrated. We will educate the whole person spiritually, morally and intellectually. We embrace Catholic values in all we do and in all our relationships.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 3BJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We value the happiness of every child above all else because without this, they cannot engage with learning or achieve their targets.”

PrimaryNew schoolOfsted: Good