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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Lancashire

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 0RE

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At John Cross CE Primary School our Christian Vision and values are at the heart of our caring and loving school family environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Skelmersdale, Lancashire - WN8 9BN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our school motto statement ‘Learning Together, Growing in Faith’ is underpinned by the gospel saying 'May Your Light Shine Before Others So They May See Your Good Deeds' (Matthew 5.16). Our five Core Christian Values are: Hope, Trust, Respect, Kindness and in the centre of all four of these, Love.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

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Blacko Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 6LS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Blacko School is a Community Primary School which offers primary education to children aged 5 – 11. Our building is over 100 years old and is a traditional village school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Clitheroe, Lancashire - BB7 4NP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our School's Christian Vision, Motto and Core Christian Values were developed with the help of the pupils, parents, staff and governors of the school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA5 8DT

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School, we have no employees with an annual salary of £100,000 or more. In addition to this, no member of staff receives an increment of £10,000 or more.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA1 4BS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are a large, happy and diverse school located in Bowerham, just south of Lancaster City Centre. With over 420 pupils on roll we welcome children from the age of nine months + for our new baby unit, children from two to our nursery and age four for Reception.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brabins Endowed School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 2QD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Bradley Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 7RF

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Bradley Primary, we actively encourage a warm and happy atmosphere that enables children to feel secure and helps them flourish. We are very proud of all our children’s achievements and everyone at Bradley is committed to putting the children first.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Leyland, Lancashire - PR26 9AH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Bretherton Endowed, our community is based on core Christian values. These values foster a positive learning environment, helping us make decisions about how we behave, create a stronger sense of community and improve our social and relationship skills.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Briercliffe Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB10 2JU

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“Many schools now benefit from therapy dogs to support pupils in a number of areas, including reading and helping to reduce anxiety. Briercliffe Primary School's Therapy dog is a Cavapoo who has lived with Miss Ramsbottom, our Headteacher, since he was a young puppy.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR5 0DR

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“BGL is a school where all pupils reach their full potential in a happy, healthy and safe environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 8NH

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Brindle St James’ we are a family who are grounded and grow with the love of God. Hungry little minds full of imagination, come to be educated, which we feed and nurture with love, Christian values and expertise to help them grow to reach their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR6 8PT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At our school, the in-year admissions are administered by the Governing Body of our school and forms must be submitted to the Headteacher at school, Mrs J Owen (head@brinscall.lancs.sch.uk). Your application will be processed by the Governing Body in line with our current Admissions Arrangements.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Britannia Community Primary School

Bacup, Lancashire - OL13 9TS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Britannia Community Primary School we are proud to offer a distinct education within a caring and inclusive environment. We aim to provide excellent learning opportunities that promote achievement in every area, while also nurturing children’s social, emotional and spiritual well-being.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 5TU

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Brockholes Wood School is a nurturing community where everyone is valued. We celebrate individuality, diversity and equality. Through our innovative and inclusive curriculum, our children grow into determined and resilient young people.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Brookfield Community Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR2 6TU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Brookfield Primary School is a true community school, providing the very best learning and care for all of our 200 wonderful children. Our cosy, welcoming school sits in the heart of Preston within the community of Brookfield.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Brookfield Park Primary School

Skelmersdale, Lancashire - WN8 8EH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our staff team are amazing and work so hard to make the children feel safe, happy and loved as we believe that this is the best environment to help them learn and flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 5JB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Broughton, we promote and achieve high academic standards through our teaching and outcomes, but also believe that education extends well beyond our academic success. It is about shaping lives built on respect, kindness and curiosity.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Buckshaw Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 1XP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Buckshaw is a friendly and caring school; a diverse and inclusive family. We pride ourselves on the fact that we know and understand each child as an individual who is valued and nurtured to be the best they can be.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Burnley Brunshaw Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB10 4PB

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good