Best Primary Schools in Lancashire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 480 schools across Lancashire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

480

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

61%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Crawford Village Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
🥈	Newburgh Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
🥉	Brabins Endowed School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
4.	Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
5.	Gisburn Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
6.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
7.	St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
8.	Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
9.	Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
10.	St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
11.	Mawdesley St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
12.	Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
13.	Roughlee Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
15.	Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
16.	Hambleton Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
17.	St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
18.	Cawthorne's Endowed School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
19.	Lomeshaye Junior School Primary	Good	79	View school
20.	Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lancashire?

There are 480 primary schools in Lancashire, of which 82 (17%) 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 Crawford Village Primary School. 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?

17% of primary schools in Lancashire are rated Outstanding and 75% 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.