Best Schools in Knowsley
116 schools in Knowsley
Key Facts
- Knowsley has a total of 116 schools, with 94.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Knowsley have 15,243 pupils, with 58.6% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88.
- Secondary schools in Knowsley have 6,027 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.83, compared to 0.00 nationally, and 24.4% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In Knowsley, 42.8% of primary school pupils and 53.0% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £8,408 and £10,169 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Knowsley
53 nurseries in Knowsley
Top Primary Schools in Knowsley
57 primary schools in Knowsley
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Widnes, WA8 5DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.4%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio22.6
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L36 9TF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence7.1%
Pupils379
P/T Ratio19.9
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Liverpool, L36 6DS
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.5%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio21.6
Top Secondary Schools in Knowsley
6 secondary schools in Knowsley
All Saints Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Knowsley, L33 8XF
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.36
Attainment 842.7
Eng+Maths57%
Pupils1,129
Lord Derby Academy
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 6DG
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.59
Attainment 838.7
Eng+Maths48%
Pupils1,076
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Kirkby High School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L32 9PP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-1.63
Attainment 829.2
Eng+Maths33%
Pupils1,042
Halewood Academy
Ofsted
Good
Knowsley, L26 1UU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.47
Attainment 838.9
Eng+Maths43%
Pupils1,131
Top Special Schools in Knowsley
5 special schools in Knowsley
Meadow Park School
Ofsted
Good
Knowsley, L28 1RX
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils79
P/T Ratio8.7
Alt Bridge School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 7TA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.3%
Pupils356
P/T Ratio8.1
Top Independent Schools in Knowsley
1 independent schools in Knowsley
Frequently Asked Questions
Knowsley has 116 schools, including 57 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 53 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.94 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 33.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,738 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.