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.

192

Total schools

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 35 (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 63% 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.