Best Secondary Schools in Liverpool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 31 schools across Liverpool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

58%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Blue Coat School Secondary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥈	The Belvedere Academy Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	King David High School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
4.	St Edward's College Secondary	Outstanding	61	View school
5.	North Liverpool Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
6.	St Hilda's Church of England High School Secondary	Good	57	View school
7.	St Margaret's Church of England Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
8.	The Studio School Liverpool Secondary	Good	50	View school
9.	Holly Lodge Girls' College Secondary	Good	49	View school
10.	Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Secondary	Good	49	View school
11.	St Julie's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	47	View school
12.	St John Bosco Arts College Secondary	Good	47	View school
13.	Calderstones School Secondary	Requires Improvement	45	View school
14.	Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Secondary	Good	45	View school
15.	Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	45	View school
16.	Archbishop Beck Catholic College Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
17.	West Derby School Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
18.	Broughton Hall Catholic High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	39	View school
19.	The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Secondary	Good	38	View school
20.	Childwall Sports & Science Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Liverpool?

There are 31 secondary schools in Liverpool, of which 4 (13%) 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 The Blue Coat 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?

13% of secondary schools in Liverpool are rated Outstanding and 35% 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.