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Council: Lancashire

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 0PY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Over the last few years our Ethos Encouragers have been really busy. They continue now as School Ethos Councillors to work with Mrs Jeffery and Mrs Wood to plan our worship and discuss other ideas which will help develop further our school ethos and share our ethos with our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 9TQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St Philip’s prides itself on being a happy school where children and adults are encouraged to have a caring, considerate and respectful attitude towards one another.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

Nether Kellet Community Primary School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA6 1HH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We teach many of our subjects through a whole school themed curriculum. This approach has a very positive impact on children’s motivation, their independence and inquiry skills and their writing linked with our themes.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 4XA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At New Longton All Saints’, we will be guided by God’s light, ensuring our Christian values inform our approach to all areas of school life.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Newburgh Church of England Primary School

Wigan, Lancashire - WN8 7XB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Newburgh C.E. Primary School our Christian Values underpin everything that we do. As a whole school community we carefully selected six Christian Values that we felt were important.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 9JP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St Mary’s CE Primary Academy is a successful small school, attended by 53 pupils from the village of Newchurch and the surrounding area.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 3RT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Through our authentic Christian character, our vision at Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School is to ensure that every pupil and member of our whole school family knows that God loves them and fills them with his Holy Spirit to be able to shine and make a positive difference to themselves and to the…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Newtown Nursery School

Colne, Lancashire - BB8 0HP

“Our mission is to develop the whole child by creating rich learning experiences that inspire creativity, resilience, and independence. We work in close partnership with families and the wider community to ensure every child feels safe, seen, and celebrated.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northbrook Primary Academy

Leyland, Lancashire - PR25 2GB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. The best way to determine which school is best for your child is to find out as much about the school as you can. We are proud of our school and encourage all prospective parents to visit us to see the school in action.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Northern Primary School

Bacup, Lancashire - OL13 8PH

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Northfold Community Primary School

Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire - FY5 2NL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Northfold School provides fantastic teaching and learning in an inclusive environment where everybody within the school community is respected, valued and cared for.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 3PJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Asmall, we are an inclusive, welcoming and positive family. We strive to help our children to become confident, happy, kind and caring members of society. Our children are at the centre of everything we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ormskirk Church of England Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 2DP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a busy, friendly Christian school, with teachers who are passionate about helping children grow and learn. This website offers a snapshot of life at our school and provides key information for parents, pupils and the wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L40 5UG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Ormskirk School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 2AT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Ormskirk School and Sixth Form is a welcoming, Ofsted-rated "Good" provider, proud to be part of Endeavour Learning Trust. We foster a culture where students feel Proud to Belong, embracing aspiration, inclusivity, and kindness.”

SecondarySince 2001Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 3LQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St. Anne’s is a Catholic Primary School in Ormskirk, serving the parishes of St. Mary’s, Aughton and St. Anne’s, Ormskirk.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ormskirk West End School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 1PA

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Our school values are evident in everything that we do at Ormskirk West End, from the staff to the children!”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 3BT

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Hippings Methodist, we are very proud of the Christian ethos of our school. Our Christian Values play a big role in the personal, social, moral and physical education of all our pupils.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 3JG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Moor End Community Primary School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our ethos is built on the principles of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Oswaldtwistle School

Accrington, Lancashire - BB5 3DA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The Oswaldtwistle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.”

Not applicableSince 2003No rating on record