Best Secondary Schools in Knowsley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 6 schools across Knowsley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Knowsley has 6 secondary schools and a further 4 rated Good — 67% of secondary schools in Knowsley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Halewood Academy 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.

6
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
60.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
28
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Halewood Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
🥈 All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
🥉 Lord Derby Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
4. Kirkby High School
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
5. The Prescot School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 37 View school
6. Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 30 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Knowsley?
There are 6 secondary schools in Knowsley, of which 0 (0%) 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 Halewood Academy. 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?
0% of secondary schools in Knowsley are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.