Schools in Lancashire

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

32 postcode districts in Lancashire. 599 state-funded schools listed. Plus 64 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in Lancashire

This page lists 32 postcode districts in Lancashire. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Lancashire we currently show 599 state-funded schools in 32 districts (457 primary, 77 secondary, 65 other phase). We also list 27 independent (fees usually apply) and 37 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Lancashire right now include PR2 (39 schools), PR4 (39 schools), PR3 (38 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Lancashire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

457Primary
77Secondary
65Other
32Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Lancashire

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Lancashire

How many schools does School Checker list in Lancashire?: We list 599 state-funded schools across 32 postcode districts in Lancashire (457 primary, 77 secondary, 65 other phase). Plus 64 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Lancashire?: Lancashire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Lancashire admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?: A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Lancashire is split into 32 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Lancashire?: Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include PR2 (39 schools), PR4 (39 schools), PR3 (38 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Lancashire before you apply.
Where does the data for Lancashire schools come from?: School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.