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.

Knowsley has 50 primary schools, of which 4 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 44 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Knowsley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Knowsley 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.

50
Total schools
4
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
60.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
28
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Blacklow Brow School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥉 Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
4. St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
6. Prescot Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Evelyn Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Knowsley Lane Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
9. Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
10. St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
13. Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
14. Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Good 74 View school
15. St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
16. Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. Park View Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
18. Halsnead Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
19. Roby Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
20. Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 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 4 (8%) 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?
8% of primary schools in Knowsley are rated Outstanding and 88% 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.