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.

Liverpool has 31 secondary schools, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 19 rated Good — 71% of secondary schools in Liverpool are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Blue Coat 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.

31
Total schools
3
Outstanding
10%
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
 Good 90 View school
🥈 The Belvedere Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
🥉 King David High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
4. St Hilda's Church of England High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
5. St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. St Julie's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. Calderstones School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. Gateacre School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
11. North Liverpool Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
12. West Derby School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
13. Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
14. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
15. St Edward's College
Secondary
 Outstanding 52 View school
16. St John Bosco Arts College
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
17. The Studio School Liverpool
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
18. Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
19. King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Secondary
 — 50 View school
20. Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 50 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 3 (10%) 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?
10% of secondary schools in Liverpool are rated Outstanding and 61% 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.