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.

Liverpool has 115 primary schools, of which 13 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 89 rated Good — 89% of primary schools in Liverpool are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Whitefield Primary 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.

115
Total schools
13
Outstanding
11%
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 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. Lister Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Florence Melly Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
12. Ranworth Square Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Booker Avenue Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Wellesbourne Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Much Woolton Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 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 13 (11%) 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?
11% of primary schools in Liverpool are rated Outstanding and 77% 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.