- Ofsted:Good
- Nursery
No published results yet.
65 first choices for 60 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- –
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Results
- Ofsted:Inadequate
- Nursery
No published results yet.
20 first choices for 20 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Inadequate
- Nursery
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Nursery
No published results yet.
31 first choices for 32 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- –
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Inadequate
- Boys
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Nursery
No published results yet.
42 first choices for 30 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 80
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
- No Ofsted grade yet
Results above the North West average.
24 first choices for 24 places last year
Met the standard at 1166%
North West 60%England 61%
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham, OL8 2SR · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Nursery
No published results yet.
22 first choices for 23 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 226
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Nursery
No published results yet.
15 first choices for 18 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
25 first choices for 28 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 276
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Nursery
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Nursery
No published results yet.
24 first choices for 25 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wilmslow, SK9 3AE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Catholic
No published results yet.
18 first choices for 20 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- –
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Oldham, OL9 9SN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Catholic
- Nursery
No published results yet.
35 first choices for 39 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 322
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
No published results yet.
22 first choices for 26 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- –
- Pupils per teacher
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St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Manchester, M34 7SW · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Nursery
No published results yet.
30 first choices for 29 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester, M40 0JE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
- Catholic
- Nursery
No published results yet.
43 first choices for 45 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 334
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Preston, PR3 5DY · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Catholic
No published results yet.
17 first choices for 18 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- –
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Catholic
No published results yet.
15 first choices for 15 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 146
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Good
- Church of England
- Nursery
No published results yet.
21 first choices for 20 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 111
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- No Ofsted grade yet
- Nursery
Results below the North West average.
49 first choices for 56 places last year
Met the standard at 1153%
North West 60%England 61%
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Inadequate
- Nursery
No published results yet.
19 first choices for 21 places last year
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- –
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well below the North West average.
4 first choices for 4 places last year
Met the standard at 1125%
North West 60%England 61%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
- Primary schools2,5362,469 mainstream, 67 special
- Met the standard at 1159.8%
- Good or Outstanding92%of graded schools ·
- Faith schools1,226 of 2,536491 Catholic, 666 Church of England
- With a nursery class1,598take children from 2 or 3
- Free school meals29.0%of pupils get them
The big picture
How North West's primary schools spread out
Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.
Ofsted grades in North West
The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded.
- Outstanding: 318 of 2359
- Good: 1841 of 2359
- Requires improvement: 185 of 2359
- Inadequate: 15 of 2359
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in North West
Some are faith schools.
1,226 of the 2,536 primary schools in North West have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
Show schools with no religious characterA nursery place isn't a Reception place.
1,598 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.
Show schools with a nurseryApply by 15 January.
Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.
Check how old the Ofsted grade is.
Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.
Show Good or Outstanding
About these schools
Primary schools in North West, explained
There are 2,536 primary schools in North West, teaching 689,344 children. 1,586 are run by the council and 846 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 67 special and 70 independent schools.
92% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 90% across England. 318 are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.
59.8% of pupils in North West met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 61% across England.
29.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,006 a year on each pupil, against £7,460 across England. 15.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 20% across England.
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- Lancashire500 primary schools
- Manchester145 primary schools
- Cumberland143 primary schools
- Cheshire West and Chester128 primary schools
- Cheshire East126 primary schools
- Westmorland and Furness125 primary schools
- Liverpool121 primary schools
- Bolton103 primary schools
- Wigan102 primary schools
- Wirral96 primary schools
- Salford91 primary schools
- Stockport91 primary schools
- Oldham90 primary schools
- Tameside77 primary schools
- Sefton76 primary schools
- Rochdale74 primary schools
- Trafford74 primary schools
- Bury66 primary schools
- Warrington65 primary schools
- Blackburn with Darwen57 primary schools
- St Helens55 primary schools
- Knowsley51 primary schools
- Halton50 primary schools
- Blackpool30 primary schools
Other schools in North West
- Secondary schools669 schools
- Nurseries2,192 schools
- Sixth form colleges40 schools
- Grammar schools62 schools
- Private schools328 schools
- Special schools413 schools
- Boarding schools32 schools
- Faith schools1,420 schools
- Catholic schools588 schools
- Church of England schools710 schools
- Muslim schools48 schools
- Jewish schools34 schools
- Girls' schools61 schools
- Boys' schools63 schools
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many primary schools are in North West?
There are 2,767 primary schools in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in North West?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in North West include Bidston Avenue Primary School, Bleasdale School, and Bridgeway School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in North West?
North West has 318 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1841 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in North West ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in North West perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in North West, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in North West primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in North West is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in North West?
When choosing a primary school in North West, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2,767 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.