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Council: Lancashire

Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 1SR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood

Fleetwood, Lancashire - FY7 8AY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Cardinal Allen High School is a voluntary-aided school within the Catholic Diocese of Lancaster. As a voluntary-aided school, foundation governors must always form a majority of the governing body. The constitution of the governing body is as follows:”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

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Carleton Green Community Primary School

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire - FY6 7TF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our children’s learning journey starts in Little Chicks. Where the children make a settled start, with the practitioners ensuring that learning is fun and that the children feel safe to confidently explore the world around them.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire - FY6 7PE

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“At Carleton St Hilda’s Church of England Primary School we believe in providing a high quality of education for all our children within an atmosphere of Christian values, love and care.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA5 9LJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Everything we do at Christ Church is carried out within the context of a loving Christian family. We aim to offer a happy and safe environment where your child is motivated to learn; where they enjoy social contact, make friends and develop their skills in a supportive and structured environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Carnforth Community Primary School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA5 9LQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are proud to be a community school and to serve our families and children. We provide our children with a high quality, inclusive education. Excellent teaching and learning form the basis of all our work delivered through a caring, creative ethos.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Carnforth High School

Carnforth, Lancashire - LA5 9LS

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We are incredibly proud of the culture we have built at Carnforth High. We pride ourselves in the strength of our community, the positive relationships between staff and pupils, and the purposeful environment we have created for learning.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Carr Hill High School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 2ST

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Carr Hill High School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to provide an exceptional education in a school where students feel safe, valued, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall

Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire - FY6 0HH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is at the heart of our community in Preesall, with a unique outdoor learning offer due our unique location, with both a Forest and Beach school outdoor learning offer in our school grounds and beyond. There are over 160 children on-roll, taught in seven single-aged classes.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Castercliff Primary School

Nelson, Lancashire - BB9 8JJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Since joining the Pendle Education Trust family in September 2015, we have built an environment where children do not just learn, they SHINE.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Casterton Primary Academy

Burnley, Lancashire - BB10 2PZ

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“We know that all children can achieve their best when they are happy at school and in the community. We help them to believe in themselves and understand that they can aim high! Academic learning and aspiration are highly valued and celebrated.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Castle View Primary Academy

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA1 3LE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Castle View Primary Academy, a school where respect, responsibility, and resilience are at the heart of all we do, enabling our community to learn, grow, and succeed.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: InadequateCategory of concern

Catforth Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 0HL

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our school is committed to creating a safe, ambitious and engaging curriculum that also cherishes the joy of childhood. Our curriculum is thoughtfully planned to inspire curiosity, confidence and independence, while nurturing happiness, playfulness and positive relationships.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Caton Primary School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA2 9NH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We strive to develop an awareness of moral values and mutual respect between all members of our school community, and as such we place great emphasis on our children being polite members of the community.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA2 9PJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Caton St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, we open the door to faith. Our Christian faith is like a warm fire that is nurtured by children, staff and our community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Cawthorne's Endowed School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA2 9BQ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Chadwick High School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA1 2AY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

Not applicableNew schoolOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Charles Saer Community Primary School

Fleetwood, Lancashire - FY7 8DD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Here at Charles Saer Community Primary School we are committed, in partnership with the community we serve, to giving each child a quality of all-round education to allow them to reach their potential in a caring and supportive environment.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvementCategory of concern

Chatburn Church of England Primary School

Clitheroe, Lancashire - BB7 4AS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Being a part of the Church school family at Chatburn means joining a community that cherishes each individual as a unique creation, fostering a sense of belonging rooted in Christian principles.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Cherry Fold Community Primary School

Burnley, Lancashire - BB11 5JS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement