Best Primary Schools in Knowsley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 50 schools across Knowsley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

60.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥈	Halewood Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	Evelyn Community Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
4.	Cronton Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
5.	Knowsley Lane Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
6.	St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School Primary	Good	66	View school
7.	St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
8.	St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	66	View school
9.	Malvern Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
10.	St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Primary	Good	64	View school
11.	Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
12.	St Luke's Catholic Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	63	View school
13.	Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery Primary	Good	61	View school
14.	Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
15.	St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school
16.	Park View Academy Primary	Good	59	View school
17.	Kirkby CofE Primary School Primary	Good	59	View school
18.	St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	59	View school
19.	Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	59	View school
20.	Whiston Willis Primary Academy Primary	Good	58	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Knowsley?

There are 50 primary schools in Knowsley, of which 5 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Knowsley?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Knowsley?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Knowsley?

10% of primary schools in Knowsley are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 82.5% 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.