- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Schools in L23
A postcode district in Sefton
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: L23 is a postcode district in Sefton with 14 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2714 primary · 10 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All L23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in L23
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.
Top Primary Schools in L23
14 in L23, best first
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L23 2TB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
19 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 234
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 362
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Top Secondary Schools in L23
10 in L23, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
327 first choices, 305 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,692
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
250 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,012
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
91 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.2%
- Pupils
- 613
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Nurseries in L23
7 in L23, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Sparks Nursery
Liverpool, L23 5TW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
All Saints Children's Ventures Limited
Liverpool, L23 9TQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Atherton House School
Liverpool, L23 7TF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in L23
6 in L23, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
327 first choices, 305 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 1,692
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
250 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,012
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
91 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.2%
- Pupils
- 613
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Special Schools in L23
4 in L23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Newfield School
Liverpool, L23 4TG · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 23.0%
- Pupils
- 129
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.5
Olsen House School
Liverpool, L23 5TD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 59
- Pupils per teacher
- –
SENDSCOPE
Liverpool, L23 5TF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 15
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in L23
4 in L23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Olsen House School
Liverpool, L23 5TD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 59
- Pupils per teacher
- –
SENDSCOPE
Liverpool, L23 5TF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 15
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool, L23 0QP · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 844
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in L23, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good20
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet4
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 L23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
L23 has 27 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 L23
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 L23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in L23?
L23 has 27 schools, including 14 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 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 L23?
The highest-ranked schools in L23 on Eduscope are St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School, Forefield Junior School. 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 many private schools are in L23?
There are 4 independent schools in L23. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in L23 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in L23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in L23 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.