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.

Halton has 49 open primary schools. Of the 48 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 83% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Bede's Catholic Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Halton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

49
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
6%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
34
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Moorfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
🥉 Daresbury Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
4. Castle View Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Moore Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
8. St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Palace Fields Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Windmill Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
13. St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. Beechwood Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Woodside Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
16. Fairfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
18. Victoria Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
19. St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
20. St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Halton

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Halton?
There are 49 open primary schools in Halton (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 48 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Halton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Halton is St Bede's Catholic Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Halton?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Halton?
Primary and secondary applications in Halton are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Halton council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.