Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Halton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 70 schools across Halton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

60.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Bede's Catholic Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	The Cavendish High Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Moorfield Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school
4.	Daresbury Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
5.	Castle View Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
6.	St Clement's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
7.	Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
8.	Birchfield Nursery School Nursery	Good	80	View school
9.	Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Chesnut Lodge Special School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
11.	The Bridge School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
12.	Moore Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
13.	St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	79	View school
14.	Palace Fields Primary Academy Primary	Good	79	View school
15.	Windmill Hill Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
16.	St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
17.	Wade Deacon High School Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
18.	Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school
19.	St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Primary	Good	76	View school
20.	Beechwood Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Halton?

There are 70 primary & secondary schools in Halton, of which 10 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Halton?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Halton is St Bede's Catholic Infant School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Halton?

Primary and secondary school applications in Halton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Halton council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Halton?

14% of primary & secondary schools in Halton are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 77.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.