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 primary schools, of which 3 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 40 rated Good — 88% of primary schools in Halton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Bede's Catholic Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Halton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

49
Total schools
3
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
34
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Halton?
There are 49 primary schools in Halton, of which 3 (6%) 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?
6% of primary schools in Halton are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.