- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in L35
A postcode district in Knowsley
- Postcode district
- 21 schools and nurseries
In short: L35 is a postcode district in Knowsley with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2110 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All L35 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in L35
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 L35
10 in L35, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 279
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
54 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.3%
- Pupils
- 419
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Top Secondary Schools in L35
3 in L35, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
269 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,535
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
74 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 16.2%
- Pupils
- 730
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Nurseries in L35
9 in L35, highest Ofsted grade first
Sandfield Natural Play Centre
Whiston, L35 3SR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Whiston
Prescot, L35 7NJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kidzone Preschool and Out of School Club
Prescot, L35 8PB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in L35
1 in L35, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
269 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 1,535
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Private Schools in L35
1 in L35. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Tower College
Prescot, L35 6NE · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 279
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in L35, 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
- Good13
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in L35 sit in 2 council areas. 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 L35 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
L35 has 21 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 L35
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 L35
Nearby areas
How many schools are in L35?
L35 has 21 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in L35?
The highest-ranked schools in L35 on Eduscope are St Ann's Church of England Primary School, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Whiston Willis Primary 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 many private schools are in L35?
There is 1 independent school in L35. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in L35?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in L35 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.