- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.5%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 30.3
Schools in L26
A postcode district in Knowsley
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: L26 is a postcode district in Knowsley with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries106 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All L26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in L26
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 L26
6 in L26, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results below the England average.
33 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 241
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results below the England average.
53 first choices, 72 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 485
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Top Secondary Schools in L26
2 in L26, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results below the England average.
256 first choices, 236 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in L26
3 in L26, highest Ofsted grade first
Hollies Road Pre-School Playgroup
Liverpool, L26 0XR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hollies St Mary's
Liverpool, L26 9TY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Seedlings Day Nursery
Liverpool, L26 1TT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in L26
1 in L26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Finch Woods Academy
Liverpool, L26 0TY · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 35.2%
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in L26, 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.
- Good4
- Not graded yet6
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 L26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
L26 has 10 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 L26
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 L26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in L26?
L26 has 10 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in L26?
The highest-ranked schools in L26 on Eduscope are Halewood Church of England Primary Academy, St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Halewood Academy. 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 L26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in L26 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.