Schools in Liverpool: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
677 registered schools in Liverpool, North West. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
677
Schools total
563 primary · 111 secondary
67%
Good or Outstanding
454 of 677
142
Rated Outstanding
312
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Liverpool
563 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | L4 2QG | Outstanding |
| Allanson Street Primary School | WA9 1PL | Outstanding |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | L39 5AS | Outstanding |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | L39 5DG | Outstanding |
| Banks Road Primary School | L19 8JZ | Outstanding |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School | WN7 3DJ | Outstanding |
| Beechwood Primary School | WA7 2TT | Outstanding |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School | WN2 4AE | Outstanding |
| Bleak Hill Primary School | WA10 6HG | Outstanding |
| Booker Avenue Infant School | L18 9SB | Outstanding |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | WA14 3EX | Outstanding |
| Brookvale Primary School | WA7 6BZ | Outstanding |
| Broomfields Junior School | WA4 3AH | Outstanding |
| Burscough Village Primary School | L40 4LB | Outstanding |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School | WA5 4AQ | Outstanding |
| Callands Primary Academy | WA5 9RJ | Outstanding |
| Cherry Tree School | WA13 0NX | Outstanding |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate | WA2 0QJ | Outstanding |
| Cronton Church of England Primary Academy | WA8 5DF | Outstanding |
| Daresbury Primary School | WA4 4AJ | Outstanding |
| Eccleston Lane Ends Primary School | L34 2QN | Outstanding |
| Elmridge Primary School | WA15 0JF | Outstanding |
| Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School | L12 0JE | Outstanding |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | L21 7LX | Outstanding |
| Evelyn Community Primary School | L34 2SP | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Liverpool
111 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | WA14 2RS | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | WA14 2NL | Outstanding |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College | L17 3AA | Outstanding |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College | WA15 8HT | Outstanding |
| Bridgewater High School | WA4 3AE | Outstanding |
| Formby High School | L37 3HW | Outstanding |
| Great Sankey High School | WA5 3AA | Outstanding |
| King David High School | L15 6WU | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | WA14 4AH | Outstanding |
| Ormiston Chadwick Academy | WA8 7HU | Outstanding |
| Saint Ambrose College | WA15 0HE | Outstanding |
| The Belvedere Academy | L8 3TF | Outstanding |
| The Blue Coat School | L15 9EE | Outstanding |
| Wade Deacon High School | WA8 7TD | Outstanding |
| Altrincham College | WA15 8QW | Good |
| Bedford High School | WN7 2LU | Good |
| Birchwood Community High School | WA3 7PT | Good |
| Cansfield High School | WN4 9TP | Good |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School | WA4 1RX | Good |
| Cowley International College | WA10 6PN | Good |
| Culcheth High School | WA3 5HH | Good |
| Deyes High School | L31 6DE | Good |
| Golborne High School | WA3 3EL | Good |
| Hawkley Hall High School | WN3 5NY | Good |
| Helsby High School | WA6 0HY | Good |
Check schools near a specific Liverpool address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Liverpool: FAQ
How many schools are there in Liverpool?
There are 677 registered schools in Liverpool on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 563 primary, 111 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 67% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Liverpool?
142 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Liverpool, and 312 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Liverpool postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Liverpool postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Liverpool affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.