Best Primary Schools in North West
3,047 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 3,041 primary schools in North West, accounting for 44.7% of all primary schools in the region, with 689,344 pupils enrolled.
- North West primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.0%, compared to the national average, and 20.0% of pupils have English as an additional language.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in North West primary schools is 21.15, with spending per pupil at £8,006, and 14.6% of pupils have special educational needs, higher than the national average of 13.0%.
- Ofsted inspections show 91.5% of North West primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 318 Outstanding and 1,841 Good ratings, and at KS2, 59.8% of pupils meet the expected standard.
Abbey College Manchester
M2 4WG
Independent · Primary · Ages 14–23
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils155
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Abbey Gate College
Chester, CH3 6EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils464
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Agricultural and Rural Centre
Stockport, SK6 4BA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
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AKS Lytham
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils792
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Alderley Edge School for Girls
Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils379
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Alexandra Park Primary School
Stockport, SK3 9RF
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils458
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Altrincham Preparatory School
Altrincham, WA14 2RR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils222
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Ashbridge Independent School
Preston, PR4 4AQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils132
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Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils323
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Avalon School
Wirral, CH48 2HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils104
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Beech Hall School
Macclesfield, SK10 2EG
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils225
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Birkenhead School
Prenton, CH43 2JD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils892
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Bolton School Boys' Division
Bolton, BL1 4PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,131
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3,059 primary schools in North West, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | North West | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,006 | £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.