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 primary schools, of which 8 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 62 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Sefton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Sefton 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.

74
Total schools
8
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
58.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Sefton?
There are 74 primary schools in Sefton, of which 8 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Sefton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sefton is Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Sefton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Sefton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sefton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Sefton?
11% of primary schools in Sefton are rated Outstanding and 84% are rated Good. 78.3% 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.