How many private schools are there in Lancashire?

There are 56 independent (private) schools in Lancashire listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in Lancashire?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Lancashire

Compare 56 independent and private schools in Lancashire: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in Lancashire

Abbotsford Preparatory School

Abrar Academy

AKS Lytham

Al-Ikhlaas Primary School

Al Islah Girls' High School

Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah

Ashbridge Independent School

Beech House School

Beis Hatalmud School

Beis Ruchel Girls School

BFC School

Bnos Yisroel School Manchester

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Girls' Division

Branwood Preparatory School

Bury Grammar Schools

Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest

Edenfield Girls' High School

Farrowdale House School

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Highfield Priory School

Hulme Grammar School

Imam Muhammad Zakariya School

Islamiyah School

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