Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Liverpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 192 schools across Liverpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Liverpool has 192 primary & secondary schools, of which 34 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 119 rated Good — 80% of primary & secondary schools in Liverpool are rated Good or Outstanding overall. East Prescot Road Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Liverpool 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.

192
Total schools
34
Outstanding
18%
Outstanding rate
58%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 East Prescot Road Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Abercromby Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. The Belvedere Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Palmerston School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Redbridge High School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Princes School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Millstead School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Sandfield Park School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Hope School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
13. Harmonize Academy AP Free School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
14. The Blue Coat School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
15. Whitefield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
16. Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
17. Garston Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
18. Woolton Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
20. St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Liverpool?
There are 192 primary & secondary schools in Liverpool, of which 34 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Liverpool?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Liverpool is East Prescot Road Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Liverpool?
Primary and secondary school applications in Liverpool are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Liverpool council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Liverpool?
18% of primary & secondary schools in Liverpool are rated Outstanding and 62% are rated Good. 73.4% 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.