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Schools in L12

A postcode district in Liverpool

  • Postcode district
  • 25 schools and nurseries

In short: L12 is a postcode district in Liverpool with 9 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries259 primary · 6 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in L12

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All L12 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in L12

9 in L12, best first

Top Secondary Schools in L12

6 in L12, best first

St Edward's College

Liverpool, L12 1LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

357 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,150
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school St Edward's College

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Liverpool, L12 9HZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

299 first choices, 219 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.7

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,338
Pupils per teacher
14.5
View school Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Holly Lodge Girls' College

Liverpool, L12 7LE · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results below the England average.

165 first choices, 218 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.9%
Pupils
1,016
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Holly Lodge Girls' College

Nurseries in L12

11 in L12, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in L12

6 in L12, by the school's Eduscope score

St Edward's College

Liverpool, L12 1LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results above the England average.

357 first choices, 159 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,150
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school St Edward's College

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Liverpool, L12 9HZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

299 first choices, 219 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.7

England 46.2

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
1,338
Pupils per teacher
14.5
View school Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Holly Lodge Girls' College

Liverpool, L12 7LE · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results below the England average.

165 first choices, 218 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.9%
Pupils
1,016
Pupils per teacher
15.3
View school Holly Lodge Girls' College

Special Schools in L12

2 in L12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Sandfield Park School

Liverpool, L12 1LH · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
14.9%
Pupils
87
Pupils per teacher
2.8
View school Sandfield Park School

St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs

Liverpool, L12 9HN · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.4%
Pupils
48
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
The map

Every school in L12, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Blackmoor Park Junior School, Needs attention in 5 areasSt Paul's Catholic Junior School, Needs attention in 3 areasSt Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School, GoodHolly Lodge Girls' College, Good in every areaBroughton Hall Catholic High School, GoodCardinal Heenan Catholic High School, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs, Requires improvementSandfield Park School, OutstandingEmmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School, OutstandingMab Lane Junior Mixed and Infant School, GoodSt Edward's College, Good in every areaRunnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School, GoodBlackmoor Park Infants' School, Requires improvementStand Farm Nursery, GoodKids In Bloom @ West Derby, GoodDenehurst Day Nursery, OutstandingSpring Grove Nursery, GoodWest Derby Pre-School, GoodThe Little School House Nursery, OutstandingSandfield Park Private Day Nursery, GoodWillow Nurseries Limited, GoodElm House Day Nursery West Derby, GoodThe White House NurserySt Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby, Needs attention in 5 areasBlackmoor Park Day Nursery
  • Outstanding4
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every L12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

L12 has 25 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in L12

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about L12

How many schools are in L12?

L12 has 25 schools, including 9 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in L12?

The highest-ranked schools in L12 on Eduscope are Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School, Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School, St Edward's College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How do I choose the right school in L12?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in L12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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