Best Primary Schools in Sefton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 74 schools across Sefton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Sefton has 74 open primary schools. Of the 74 with a published Ofsted inspection, 8 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% 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, Trinity St Peter's CofE 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 Sefton 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.

74
Total schools
8
Outstanding (historic grade)
11%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Freshfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Thomas Gray Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Shoreside Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Kew Woods Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Summerhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Forefield Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Aintree Davenhill Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Northway 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 Sefton?
There are 74 open primary schools in Sefton (closed schools are excluded). 8 of the 74 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 Sefton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Sefton is Trinity St Peter's CofE 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 Sefton?
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 Sefton?
Primary and secondary applications in Sefton 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 Sefton 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.