What is the best primary school in Lancashire?

On our composite score, Nicol Mere School is the top-ranked primary school in Lancashire, with a grade A. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Lancashire?

There are 857 primary schools in Lancashire with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Lancashire ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Lancashire?

Applications for Reception places in Lancashire starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Lancashire

Compare 857 top-rated primary schools in Lancashire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Nicol Mere School.

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The best primary schools in Lancashire

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Nicol Mere School

Crawford Village Primary School

Woodfield Primary School

Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold

Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

The Olive School, Blackburn

Chantlers Primary School

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Wood Fold Primary School

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Beaumont Primary School

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy

Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Gisburn Primary School

Oxford Grove Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

The Valley Community Primary School

Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School

All Souls Church of England Primary School

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

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