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Primary (Reception - Year 6)
Council: Lancashire

Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Ormskirk, Lancashire - L39 7HX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Duke Street Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 3DU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Duke Street, our vision is simple: to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, happy and secure. We inspire a love of learning that empowers our children to grow in resilience, celebrate their unique talents and achieve their highest potential.”

PrimaryEstablished

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Ofsted: Good

Quality of education: Good

Earby Springfield Primary School

Barnoldswick, Lancashire - BB18 6SJ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our community school is a happy, friendly, and caring place, with everyone working hard to help our children be their best selves. We have built a family atmosphere where every child is known and supported as an individual.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Eccleston Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 5RA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Here at Eccleston Primary School and Beechbuds Pre-School, we have the highest of expectations of all children and ourselves. We are proud of the infectiously happy & magical environment we have created.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Eccleston St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 5TE

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school motto derives from the Bible verse, John 10:10 - 'I came to give life, life in all its fullness.' Here at St. Mary's, we believe every child's school journey should reflect that. It should be challenging, stimulating, engaging, nurturing and above all - fun!”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Edenfield Church of England Primary School

Bury, Lancashire - BL0 0HL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Edenfield Primary celebrates: a high level of support and commitment from our hard working staff; excellent relationships with parents and the wider community; a rich, vibrant and exciting curriculum; and most important of all, well-behaved, friendly and enthusiastic children who are eager to…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Edisford Primary School

Clitheroe, Lancashire - BB7 2LN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School

Lancaster, Lancashire - LA2 0JS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Ellel St. John’s, children thrive socially and emotionally in a stimulating environment that nurtures every child, with learning at the heart of all we do.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 7DR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We're a traditional school with years of Christian values and experience that gives the school its unique atmosphere and place in the community. Our children find themselves in a busy and enthusiastic learning environment where there is always much to do, see and learn.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 6JW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Your child’s education is very much a partnership between home, school, the church and the local community. Children are more likely to flourish and reach their full potential when home and school work closely together.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School

Chorley, Lancashire - PR7 6BA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School

Leyland, Lancashire - PR26 6PR

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“The staff are skilled at assessing each pupils individual level of development and then supporting them to moving, at their own pace, towards their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Farington Primary School

Leyland, Lancashire - PR25 4GH

Year 1 - Year 6 (ages 5-11)

“As Headteacher, it is a privilege to welcome you to our school community on behalf of our children, staff and governors. Farington is a happy, welcoming and ambitious school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to believe in themselves and achieve their very best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Fishwick Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 4RH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Fishwick Primary School should be noted as a school with a warm and caring atmosphere, where everyone feels secure and valued, and all are treated with dignity and respect.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School

Fleetwood, Lancashire - FY7 6QN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“I would like to extend a warm welcome to Chaucer Primary School. We are a friendly, ambitious and inclusive school. We are a one and a half form entry primary school in the heart of Fleetwood Town, we pride ourselves on being a community school and our pupils reflect the diverse community we serve.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School

Fleetwood, Lancashire - FY7 7ND

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Forton Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR3 0AS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a busy and friendly school, with lots always going on. This website aims to give you a taster of our school; its values and achievements. As well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Colne, Lancashire - BB8 7NN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is truly a special place, nestled in picturesque surroundings overlooking Lake Burwain and surrounded by fields and woodland.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Freckleton Church of England Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR4 1PJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We are a child-centred happy school where children enjoy learning and playing together. We recognise that every child is unique and all staff work hard to ensure that learning is personalised so that it meets the needs of individuals.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Frenchwood Community Primary School

Preston, Lancashire - PR1 4LE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Frenchwood Community Primary School is an exciting place to be, for our children and the adults working alongside them.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement