Ofsted school ratings in Lancashire
In Lancashire (North West), 216 of 262 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.4%. That is 4.7 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 82.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 26
- Good
- 190
- Requires improvement
- 38
- Inadequate
- 8
- Graded schools
- 262
- rank 115/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Lancashire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Lancashire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 26 | 9.9% |
| Good | 190 | 72.5% |
| Requires improvement | 38 | 14.5% |
| Inadequate | 8 | 3.1% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Lancashire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 17 | 154 | 23 | 6 | 85.5% |
| Secondary | 5 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 63.0% |
| Special | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Lancashire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 216 of 262 graded state-funded schools in Lancashire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Lancashire have?
- Lancashire has 26 schools rated Outstanding and 190 rated Good, out of 262 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Lancashire?
- 8 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Lancashire, and 38 rated Requires improvement, out of 262 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Lancashire?
- By phase in Lancashire: 85.5% of 200 primary schools; 63.0% of 46 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Lancashire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Lancashire ranks 115 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 82.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.