Best Primary Schools in Halton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 49 schools across Halton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

60.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Lunts Heath Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥈	Moorfield Primary School Primary	Good	78	View school
🥉	Windmill Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
4.	Daresbury Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
5.	Beechwood Primary School Primary	Good	72	View school
6.	Castle View Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
7.	Brookvale Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
8.	Palace Fields Primary Academy Primary	Good	69	View school
9.	St Basil's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
10.	Moore Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
11.	Fairfield Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
12.	Pewithall School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
13.	St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Primary	Good	67	View school
14.	Victoria Road Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
15.	Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
16.	St Clement's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
17.	St Bede's Catholic Junior School Primary	Good	66	View school
18.	Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
19.	Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	63	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Halton?

There are 49 primary schools in Halton, of which 6 (12%) 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 Lunts Heath Primary 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?

12% of primary schools in Halton are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.