With applications for secondary school places in Lancashire closing next Monday (October 31), we’ve collected all of those in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble who have been deemed the very best in the county.
In total, 13 schools and colleges across the three areas are currently rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted – six in Preston, two in Chorley and four in South Ribble.
Take a look at the schools below, orded by the most recently inspected:

5. Progress School (an independent specialist school)
Progress School (an independent specialist school) on Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, was given an outstanding rating in their most recent inspection report on May 14 2020. Photo: Google Maps

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Cedar Lodge School on Port Way, Preston, was given an outstanding rating in their most recent inspection report on July 3 2019. Photo: Google Maps

7. Chorley Astley Park School (an independent specialist school)
Chorley Astley Park School on Harrington Road, Chorley, was given an outstanding rating in their most recent inspection report on March 15 2019. Photo: Google Maps

8. Preston Muslim Girls High School
Preston Muslim Girls High School on Deepdale Mill Street, Preston was given an outstanding rating in their most recent inspection report on January 12 2017. Photo: Google Maps