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Council: Lancashire

West Craven High School

Barnoldswick, Lancashire - BB18 5TB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“In September 2016, West Craven High School joined the Pendle Education Trust and we work closely with the Pendle Education Trust team to drive forward our ambitious vision to raise academic achievement and give students an unrivalled educational experience in the Pendle area.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

West End Primary School

Morecambe, Lancashire - LA3 1BW

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

West Lancashire Community High School

Skelmersdale, Lancashire - WN8 8EH

“We are committed to ensuring that West Lancashire Community High School provides the highest quality education that prepares each individual student for the next stage in their lives.”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted: 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 judgedQuality 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

Whitegate Nursery School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB12 8TG

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Whitegate we value and celebrate the uniqueness of every child and understand that children have a range of interests, motivations and dispositions. We know that our children learn though meaningful and interesting opportunities and experiences and that all learning is interconnected.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: 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

Whitworth Community High School

ROCHDALE, Lancashire - OL12 8TS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Whitworth Community High School, we live by our motto "Climbing Higher". It is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to aspiration, growth, and excellence in all that we do.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: 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

Woodfield Nursery School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 5BE

Nursery - Reception (ages 2-5)

“At Woodfield, our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is delivered by highly skilled qualified teachers and practitioners who are creative, reflective and have the highest expectations for all children to shine. We embrace our community and the need to develop cultural capital for our children.”

NurseryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

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