Best Secondary Schools in Sefton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 17 schools across Sefton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Sefton has 17 secondary schools and a further 14 rated Good — 82% of secondary schools in Sefton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Formby High 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.

17
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
58.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Formby High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
🥈 Birkdale High School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Greenbank High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
4. Chesterfield High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
5. Holy Family Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Maricourt Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
7. Meols Cop High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Range High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
9. Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
10. Litherland High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. Hillside High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Maghull High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
13. Deyes High School
Secondary
 Good 41 View school
14. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 41 View school
15. Stanley High School
Secondary
 Good 38 View school
16. St Michaels Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 35 View school
17. The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Secondary
 Inadequate 20 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Sefton?
There are 17 secondary schools in Sefton, of which 0 (0%) 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 Formby High 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?
0% of secondary schools in Sefton are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.