Best Schools in Liverpool
377 schools in Liverpool
Key Facts
- Liverpool has a total of 376 schools, with 93.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 76.5% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Liverpool have 56.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 44,061 pupils across 153 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Liverpool have a Progress 8 score of -0.45, an Attainment 8 score of 42.83, and 39.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, compared to national averages.
- Liverpool's schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, with 38.3% in primary schools and 40.7% in secondary schools, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.64 in primary schools and 16.70 in secondary schools.
Top Nurseries in Liverpool
187 nurseries in Liverpool
Top Primary Schools in Liverpool
156 primary schools in Liverpool
Carleton House Preparatory School
L18 3EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils178
P/T Ratio–
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L16 0JD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils418
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Liverpool
33 secondary schools in Liverpool
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Liverpool, L7 6HQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils1,179
KL
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Liverpool, L13 1HD
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils179
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool, L5 5AF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils968
The Blue Coat School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L15 9EE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.77
Attainment 880.1
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,232
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Liverpool
3 sixth form colleges in Liverpool
Top Special Schools in Liverpool
14 special schools in Liverpool
Sandfield Park School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Liverpool, L12 1LH
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence15.3%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio3.3
Abbot's Lea School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Liverpool, L25 6EE
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence12.6%
Pupils272
P/T Ratio12.4
New Heights High School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L9 7HA
PRU · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils107
P/T Ratio4.0
Childwall Abbey School
Ofsted
Good
Liverpool, L16 5EY
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence13.5%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio12.8
Top Independent Schools in Liverpool
14 independent schools in Liverpool
Carleton House Preparatory School
L18 3EE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils178
P/T Ratio–
Lakeside School
Liverpool, L27 2YA
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils100
P/T Ratio–
Auckland College
Liverpool, L17 4LE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils362
P/T Ratio–
BS
Birtenshaw School Merseyside
Merseyside, L9 7AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils79
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Liverpool has 377 schools, including 156 primary schools, 33 secondary schools, 187 nurseries, 14 independent schools, 14 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.45 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,589 | £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.