Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Wirral 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 136 schools across Wirral. Updated with 2025–26 data.

136

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

56.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Thornton Hough Primary School Primary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Wirral Grammar School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	97	View school
🥉	Ganneys Meadow Nursery School and Family Centre Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Brackenwood Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Prenton Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
6.	Elleray Park School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Town Lane Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Wirral Hospitals' School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Orrets Meadow School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Upton Hall School FCJ Secondary	Outstanding	92	View school
11.	Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
12.	West Kirby Grammar School Secondary	Good	90	View school
13.	Mersey Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
14.	Calday Grange Grammar School Secondary	Good	87	View school
15.	Wirral Grammar School for Boys Secondary	Good	84	View school
16.	Brackenwood Junior School Primary	Good	83	View school
17.	Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
18.	Barnston Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
19.	Gayton Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
20.	West Kirby Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wirral?

There are 136 primary & secondary schools in Wirral, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wirral?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wirral is Thornton Hough Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wirral?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wirral are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wirral council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wirral?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Wirral are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 75% 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.