Best Primary Schools in Liverpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 115 schools across Liverpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

115

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

58%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Whitefield Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥈	St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥉	The Beacon Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
4.	Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
5.	St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
6.	Pleasant Street Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
7.	St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	70	View school
8.	St Silas Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
9.	St John's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
10.	Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
11.	St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
12.	Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
13.	Mab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School Primary	Good	69	View school
14.	Four Oaks Community Primary School Primary	Requires Improvement	69	View school
15.	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Primary	Good	69	View school
16.	Florence Melly Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
17.	Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
18.	Barlows Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
19.	St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
20.	Heygreen Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Liverpool?

There are 115 primary schools in Liverpool, of which 17 (15%) 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 Whitefield Primary 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?

15% of primary schools in Liverpool are rated Outstanding and 69% 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.