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.

Wirral has 136 primary & secondary schools, of which 16 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 91 rated Good — 79% of primary & secondary schools in Wirral are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Thornton Hough Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wirral 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.

136
Total schools
16
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 67% 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.