Best Primary Schools in Knowsley
57 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Knowsley, 57 primary schools educate 15,243 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.88, reflecting a unique challenge in providing personalized education.
- Knowsley has 42.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average of 23.8%, indicating a need for targeted support.
- Ofsted inspections in Knowsley show 94.1% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding and 43 Good ratings out of 51 inspected schools.
- Knowsley primary schools have 58.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 22.2% experiencing persistent absence, and £8,408 spent per pupil annually.
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
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Ofsted
Outstanding
Prescot, L35 2XY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence6.5%
Pupils419
P/T Ratio21.6
HP
Halsnead Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Prescot, L35 3TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence7.8%
Pupils252
P/T Ratio20.6
Meadow Park School
Ofsted
Good
Knowsley, L28 1RX
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils79
P/T Ratio8.7
Willow Tree Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 1XH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence7.3%
Pupils176
P/T Ratio17.3
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L26 6LB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected90%
Absence3.2%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio33.2
Alt Bridge School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 7TA
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.3%
Pupils356
P/T Ratio8.1
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 6BH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence8.4%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio18.8
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Prescot, L35 5DN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence8.9%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio18.5
Lawrence House School
Liverpool, L36 5SJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils10
P/T Ratio–
Roby Park Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Knowsley, L36 4NY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence6.4%
Pupils234
P/T Ratio21.1
Blacklow Brow School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 5XW
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.4%
Pupils235
P/T Ratio27.2
Malvern Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L14 6XA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence5.5%
Pupils486
P/T Ratio24.8
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L32 9PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence7.0%
Pupils237
P/T Ratio22.0
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L14 0JG
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence5.6%
Pupils457
P/T Ratio20.8
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L32 1TZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.7%
Pupils307
P/T Ratio22.0
Park View Academy
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L36 2LL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.1%
Pupils375
P/T Ratio23.3
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Prescot, L35 5AT
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence6.3%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio16.2
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L25 9PA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.0%
Pupils342
P/T Ratio24.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 57 primary schools in Knowsley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Knowsley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,408 | £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.