Best Primary Schools in Liverpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 112 schools across Liverpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Liverpool has 112 open primary schools. Of the 108 with a published Ofsted inspection, 13 (12%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Whitefield Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Liverpool follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

112
Total schools
13
Outstanding (historic grade)
12%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Whitefield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥈 Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
🥉 Garston Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
4. Woolton Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
6. St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
7. Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Florence Melly Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
11. Ranworth Square Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. Booker Avenue Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Wellesbourne Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Much Woolton Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
20. Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Liverpool?
There are 112 open primary schools in Liverpool (closed schools are excluded). 13 of the 108 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Liverpool?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Liverpool is Whitefield Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Liverpool?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Liverpool?
Primary and secondary applications in Liverpool are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Liverpool council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.