Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Lancashire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 702 schools across Lancashire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Lancashire has 702 primary & secondary schools, of which 103 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 501 rated Good — 86% of primary & secondary schools in Lancashire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Lancashire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

702
Total schools
103
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
61%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Duke Street Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Rosegrove Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Ightenhill Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Stoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Walton Lane Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Bacup Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Staghills Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Stepping Stones School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Highfield Priory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. Ashbridge Independent School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Bleasdale School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
15. Chorley Astley Park School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
16. Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
17. Kirkham Pear Tree School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
18. The Loyne Specialist School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
19. Oswaldtwistle White Ash School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
20. Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Lancashire?
There are 702 primary & secondary schools in Lancashire, of which 103 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Lancashire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lancashire is Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Lancashire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Lancashire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lancashire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Lancashire?
15% of primary & secondary schools in Lancashire are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 85.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.