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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Lancashire

West End Primary School

Morecambe, Lancashire - LA3 1BW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

West Street Community Primary School

Colne, Lancashire - BB8 0HW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The environment your child learns in is an extremely important part of school life. At West Street we aim to provide the highest quality learning environment to ensure all round, whole child, development. We are very lucky to have a significant amount of space both inside and outside.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judged

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Quality of education: Requires improvement

Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L40 6HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Westhead Lathom St James’ CE Primary School really is the heartbeat of the local community. We are a smaller than average, semi-rural school with strong links with the local church - St James’ in Westhead – as well as the wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Westwood Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR5 8LS

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“The ethos of Forest School is based on the understanding that children have a built in desire to investigate the world around them through play. At Westwood we are lucky to have a forest school onsite where our children have a variety of experiences.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Whalley Church of England Primary School

Clitheroe, Lancashire - BB7 9SY

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We are a church school committed to excellence. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a happy, stimulating environment rooted in Christian values.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 9ED

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school aims to provide a nurturing environment where all children are celebrated as being unique, created in the image of God, and are stimulated to achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 7HF

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“At Whitefield Infant School, we learn together through our enriched and creative curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Whitefield Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 0RH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our children will work closely with all members of the Whitefield community and actively contribute to improving our school and local area.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School

CHORLEY, Lancashire - PR6 7PS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School is a loving, caring and inclusive place to learn. This Christian community is a place where individuals are encouraged to be themselves, to flourish and soar; where we always expect the best of each other and care for each other as God’s children.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Whittlefield Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 0HL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our Open Days are a wonderful opportunity to meet our staff and pupils, explore our learning environments, and discover the rich range of experiences we offer.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Willow Lane Community Primary School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA1 5PR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Who are the most important people in a school? The children of course and they are central to everything we do at Willow Lane. They are happy, confident, aspirational, creative and enjoy their learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 0LA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are incredibly proud of what our school offers. Our children enjoy a broad, creative and ambitious curriculum, enriched by sport, outdoor learning and a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Withnell Fold Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 8BA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Woodland Community Primary School

Skelmersdale, Lancashire - WN8 6QH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“The word community is really important to us, as that’s what we feel we promote at Woodland. Our phrase “Once a Woodlander, always a Woodlander” gives an idea of what our school is about and is why ex-pupils visit our school regularly and are even part of our amazing staff.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Woodlea Junior School

Leyland, Lancashire - PR25 1JL

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“Woodlea Junior School is a place where the school’s firmly embedded Core Values are evident at all times; in behaviours, attitudes and in the environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 0NE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Worship is at the heart of our school life and is rooted in the Christian values that shape our ethos. Through collective worship, we aim to reflect and reinforce our school's vision and values, nurturing a sense of unity, purpose, and spiritual growth in all members of our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Worsthorne Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB10 3LR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Worsthorne 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. Our children are happy here and arrive each day with smiles on their faces, ready for the day ahead.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA2 8QE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School we will provide a safe, inclusive and happy environment where children will be valued, challenged and encouraged to meet their full potential through the provision of a creative curriculum.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School

Wigan, Lancashire - WN6 9RN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our vision for Mossy Lea centres on creating a place where both children and adults are encouraged to be resilient, compassionate, and confident. We provide an education that is holistic, fostering every child’s ability to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Yealand Church of England Primary School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA5 9SU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good