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.

Lancashire has 480 primary schools, of which 55 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 389 rated Good — 93% of primary 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.

480
Total schools
55
Outstanding
11%
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
🥈 The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Crawford Village Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
4. Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
5. Brabins Endowed School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
6. Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
7. The Olive School, Preston
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
8. Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
9. St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
10. Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
11. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
12. Lytham Hall Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
13. Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
14. Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
15. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
16. Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
17. Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
18. Freckleton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
19. Burscough Bridge Methodist School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
20. Helmshore Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 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 55 (11%) 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?
11% of primary schools in Lancashire are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.